options with specific actions with some apps, a nice feature ... long-pressing an app to bring up more widgets

[davehorne]

I don't know if this is a well-known feature, but it can come in handy.

I use a browser just to have quick access to a few links for which there aren't apps.   Those links are on my browser's opening page.  If I happen to have a previous link opened, I'll have to close that window or press an icon to see the opening page of that browser.  

If you long-press the app in question, in this case my browser, there might be additional options for you to create a specific link / widget to a feature within that app. 

For example, if I long-press my Phone app, I have the option to create a widget to either Create contact, Search, or Missed calls.  Just like widgets, you long-press the specific option and drag it to your Home screen.   

You now have a specific widget to perform a task for an app.  I trust I explained this well.  

[AndrewL]

@davehorne: Thank you for taking the time to bring this feature to the attention of the Community. A very useful and convenient way to create quick shortcuts for your apps