The Startup Ideas Podcast

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Widgets are the most underutilized retention strategy in mobile apps

Lock screen widgets get 150+ daily impressions, retention doubled when implemented, only 4 slots available creating artificial scarcity

Prioritize widget development early in app planning, not as afterthought feature

Core app functionality matters more than platform integrations

Build widget-first apps designed around lock screen experience rather than traditional app-first approach