Re: I'm regaining the habit of checking btc price first thing in the morning...
If you have an iOS device, you can download the NastyFans iOS app. It has a Today View option to where you can see the Bitcoin price in your Today view. Just drag down anytime you want to see the Bitcoin price. 
NastyFans iOS app thread
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Just switched to android! Hope there'll be an option in the future