Widgets are powered by the WebView2 framework, meaning developers can create custom widgets using web technologies. Over time, expect more third-party widgets (Spotify, WhatsApp, etc.) to appear. "Windows 11 Widgets turn your desktop into a proactive dashboard—keeping you informed without pulling you out of your workflow."

Windows 11 reintroduces Widgets as a personalized, glass-panel dashboard that provides at-a-glance access to the information you care about most. Accessible directly from the taskbar, Widgets help you stay on top of news, weather, calendar events, to-do lists, and photos without opening separate apps.

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