A Widget That Updates on Time in iOS Stays on "Initial" in Android
In expo-widgets, updateTimeline does nothing on Android and the generated XML hardcodes updatePeriodMillis to 0. How to recognize it, what updateSnapshot can cover, and a script to check your project.
Building Fortune & Manifestation Apps with Rork — Daily Delivery Design That Survives Day Three
Fortune apps lose most users in three days. A Rork design for daily delivery, push timing, and widgets that turns the niche into a habit.
Designing WidgetKit Timelines Around the Refresh Budget: Why My Wallpaper Widgets Stopped
Why does a home screen widget stop updating after the evening? A clear look at WidgetKit timeline design through three lenses: the refresh budget, the reload policy, and entry density. With a working TimelineProvider, an entry design that does not burn through the budget, and relevance-based prioritization, drawn from running six wallpaper apps solo.
Adding a Home Screen Widget to a Rork App — Making WidgetKit Work Within Expo's Constraints
Rork generates Expo apps, and home screen widgets can't be written in React Native. Here's how to wire up WidgetKit with a config plugin and App Groups — including the parts that tripped me up.
Build a Habit Tracker App with Rork Max — Push Notifications & Home Screen Widgets
A complete Rork Max tutorial for building a habit tracker app with push notification reminders and home screen widgets — no coding required. Perfect for beginners.