They'll appear on the Orange widgets service across 80 per cent of operator's handsets .
The collection, known as Netvibes Ecosystem, aggregates widgets from content providers around the world. It can be accessed from a carousel with one click from the Orange homescreen.
Orange widgets first launched in July 2009 and was designed let users of all devices access local content in local languages.
The Netvibes content is also available to non-Orange customers on djinngo mobile, will be available from the Orange Application Shop shortly.
To facilitate new content, Orange is creating a SDK to ensure a simple and efficient process for developers to create widgets.
Paul-François Fournier, EVP of audience and advertising for Orange, said: “Our approach is to offer diverse local content, in all languages, with an intuitive and simple experience that will appeal to all.
"Netvibes’ catalogue includes widgets from content developers around the world and this was important for us as we will be offering widgets across Europe, Middle East and Africa”.
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