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Just tap on the post to open the camera, and you can immediately send something back to your friend's home screen. You'll enjoy the thrill and excitement whenever your WidgetPal gets an update!\n\nYou can also travel back in time and look back at the past posts you've shared with your besties, just like your fave social media feed.\n\nBoth the concept and the interface are simple, straightforward, and guaranteed to make you smile several times a day.\n\nThe best part? Set up is so simple! It takes two minutes to set up WidgetPal, and you're good to snap and share.\n\nAlso, there are no restrictions on how many people you can have in a friend group for limitless fun!\n\nWidgetPal is perfect for your mom, dad, siblings, best friend, BFF groups, boyfie, girlfriend, and more.\n\nPost customized, unique photos or videos to each: \na funny picture to cheer your BFF up\na sweet photo to show your love\na random, daily pic or video update to your parents & family far away.\n\nGet replies in photo or text format without having to open any other messaging app like Messenger or WhatsApp to see any photo updates.\nEven the smallest ways of connecting can make a significant and positive impact in our lives, especially during these times when being part of a group or community is more valuable than ever.\n\nFeatures\n1. Get only live and real pics of your besties straight to your home screen. \n2. Send and receive drawings anytime.\n3. 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