Nothing 'Essential Apps' let you vibe code widgets
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Nothing has launched a beta version of "Essential Apps," an AI-powered tool that allows users to create homescreen widgets via text prompts, marking the first step toward its vision of an "Essential OS" smartphone future.
- The widgets created are limited to homescreen functionality without launching full apps, aiming to make the homescreen more personalized and context-aware, though the experience is still rough and sometimes inconsistent between the web app and the phone.
- User testing revealed some promising results, such as widgets tracking weather and calendar data or displaying news articles, but issues remain with widget sizing, accuracy of data, and limited customization options.
- Nothing acknowledges the beta state means many widgets may feel unfinished, but sees potential in empowering users to bring their own ideas to
