The default calendar app of Android comes with limited features. You can view dates and months with tasks and/or reminders assigned on specific dates, however if you simply wish to scan the month or your upcoming appointments then it is perfectly adequate.

The main problem with the default calendar widgets is that it only shows the first event of the day and the remaining events are obscured.

If you want a better version with more features and control of the calendar widget, you may try the following advanced calendar widgets for your android device:

1. Android Agenda Widget

Although Android Agenda Widget does not have the slickest UI, it is still one of the more popular widget apps because it syncs appointments and tasks from a variety of sources including, Google, Activesync, Touchdown exchange, Astrid, SSI gTasks, Dato GTask, Google Task Organizer, Got To and Do.

if you wish to enable all the additional functions of this widget, then download the Plus version.

2. Calendar GO Widget

If you are not overly concerned about having a boat-load of functionality, but do want some nice eye candy, then Calendar GO Widget is highly recommended. There are three widgets to choose from, a month view, an agenda view, and a daily events view.

3. Simple Calendar Widget

If you prefer a minimalist interface then Simple Calendar Widget is the best choice for you. This widget features a number of different styles, skins and other customization options depending on whether you prefer a lighter or darker theme or whether you want to donate more or less screen real-estate.

4. Laik Agenda Widget Calendar

Developer Laik makes a popular calendar widget which takes up very little space but at the same time displays a large portion of information. Additionally, unlike some of the other calendar widgets the different Google Calendars are colour coded. Just don’t expect a lot of customisation options from this widget.