We can divide the concept of iPhone widgets (large icons that show auto-refreshed, real-time data from apps) into before iOS 14 and after iOS 14. That’s because, beginning with iOS 14, widgets were ...

Your calendar app is handy—tap it open, and your entire life is laid out in front of you. Now imagine you can see your day without ever opening the app. That’s the time-saving, productivity-aiding ...

Adding widgets to your iPhone's home screen is about more than just aesthetics. Many Apple and third-party apps offer stunning and functional widgets that can make your life easier and save time ...

No single feature of the iOS 14 betas has had as immediate an impact on my daily iPhone use as Home screen widgets. Together with the App Library, the features can radically change the way apps are ...

After years of waiting, widgets on the iPhone finally have buttons, thanks to iOS 17’s new interactive widgets feature. You can finally perform simple tasks like resuming a podcast or checking off a ...

iOS 16 allows users with an iPhone 8 or later to customize their home screens with widgets. The third-party app Top Widgets is now the second most popular app in Apple's App Store. Widgets are ...

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OS 26 introduces widgets to the CarPlay experience, offering glanceable information when on the road. Here’s how the new feature works.

Turns out you don’t need an Aston Martin to have a new CarPlay experience in 2025. That’s because iOS 26 brings a fresh coat of paint and some new features to CarPlay for everyone. The most obvious ...

Spotify is embracing the iOS Lock Screen. The company announced today it’s introducing a new iPhone Lock Screen widget to all users running iOS 16 or later that allows you to tap on Spotify’s icon to ...

Before you even think about buying a new phone, check your Battery Health menu (anything above 80% is decent) and then turn ...

Make your iPhone home screen as individual as you are by taking advantage of widget support in iOS. Here are some of the best widget apps you can get for your iPhone. With the introduction of iOS 14 ...