What do you use your edge screen panels for?

[crystinonfire]

Wondering what everyone is using their Edge screen panels for. At first I didn't really get how or why I'd want to use it, but now I'm using it every day.
So far my favorite things are:

-Pandora Stations edge panel - you can program in your favorite pandora stations and have quick access to them. Loads a lot faster than trying to open up the Pandora app and navigate to a particular station.

-Tasks Edge - good for 3 things so far:
1) quickest way I've found for sending texts to people you repeatedly text or viewing your text history.
2) shortcut to your clock timer (helpful if you're cooking or trying to time something. Easier than navigating to the clock and then timer.
3) create event/task - fast way to add something to your calendar

Anyone else discover anything surprisingly useful?

 

[TylerLV76]

agenda mainly, love that being at my fingertips

 

[akin_t]

My places

 

[boriqua2000]

 

[boriqua2000]

 

[boriqua2000]

 

[boriqua2000]

I only use 2 panels

 

[ajb1965]

I only have the apps edge running right now. I like having my favorite apps a flick away so I can keep my home screen clean

 

[souffoue]

I am a first time user and I am not sure exactly what the edge panels are for. Can't you put the same info on your screens? . I guess I'm not sure how to properly use them and what the advantage to using them is.

 

[ajb1965]

I am a first time user and I am not sure exactly what the edge panels are for. Can't you put the same info on your screens? . I guess I'm not sure how to properly use them and what the advantage to using them is.

It can be as simple as app shortcuts, or there are news panels and other widget type panels that can be used. It's really just a different way to organize your phone. A right swipe for favorite contacts, apps, or places etc, or a right swipe to your Pandora or CNN feed

 

[steveh552]

Mine is just my most used apps, I only use one right now

 

[keepnitreel]

I am a first time user and I am not sure exactly what the edge panels are for. Can't you put the same info on your screens? . I guess I'm not sure how to properly use them and what the advantage to using them is.

Wouldn't be enough room on one screen to hold everything the edge panel can... I love having a clean screen and all my go to item's just a flick away....

 

[Strong_Genetics]

I use the CNN panel cause I don't really keep up with the news but I can run there if anything happens..... People edge to have my top 5 contacts there as shortcuts to text or call and I keep apps edge for the few apps I use but don't want on my home screen like calculator, my files, notes, translate and I also keep my secure folder icon there..

 

[frope01]

Wouldn't be enough room on one screen to hold everything the edge panel can... I love having a clean screen and all my go to item's just a flick away....

Yes. Many people like a clean home screen. I often change my wallpaper and I like to see it, not a bunch of apps. So between the edge panels, and swipepad, I have quick access to everything I use but nothing is visible on my homescreen except my wallpaper and clock.

 

[Dimas de Leon]

I disabled it.

 

[keepnitreel]

It's also great to flick the edge panel while an app is open. I usually check my gmail widget then tap out without missing a beat..

 

[JessiLulu]

Wondering what everyone is using their Edge screen panels for. At first I didn't really get how or why I'd want to use it, but now I'm using it every day.
So far my favorite things are:

-Pandora Stations edge panel - you can program in your favorite pandora stations and have quick access to them. Loads a lot faster than trying to open up the Pandora app and navigate to a particular station.

-Tasks Edge - good for 3 things so far:
1) quickest way I've found for sending texts to people you repeatedly text or viewing your text history.
2) shortcut to your clock timer (helpful if you're cooking or trying to time something. Easier than navigating to the clock and then timer.
3) create event/task - fast way to add something to your calendar

Anyone else discover anything surprisingly useful?

I have been searching for a Pandora edge panel and haven't found one. Do you mind posting a screenshot from the edge downloads so I know what to search for?

I am currently using 2 edges - People edge and apps edge. I love being able to clear up my homescreen by using apps edge.

 

[blackhemi4x4]

I mainly use it for apps, calendar, internet shortcuts

 

[WatermelonSlim]

I have been searching for a Pandora edge panel and haven't found one. Do you mind posting a screenshot from the edge downloads so I know what to search for?

I am currently using 2 edges - People edge and apps edge. I love being able to clear up my homescreen by using apps edge.

It's in the downloads

 

[sweetypie31]

How do I add the Pandora stations? I figured out how to put favorite contacts and favorite apps. Wasn't aware that you could do that with Pandora.