For iOS 17, Apple introduced interactive widgets that let you control certain app functions right from the home screen or lock screen. Since then, you can tick items off your to-do list, press play on ...

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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 ...

iPhones are known for their sleek design, powerful performance, and user-friendly interface. However, many users may not be aware of the wide range of widgets available that can significantly enhance ...

Have you ever wished for a way to access your favorite apps and information without the hassle of digging through your iPhone's home screen? Well, you’re in luck. Widgets are here to transform your ...

Apple is giving its widgets platform an upgrade with its latest software releases. In addition to now becoming available on Apple Watch and Mac, widgets on iPhone and iPad will also become interactive ...

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While CarPlay offers great functionality with its built-in apps, underrated apps like VLC, SpotHero, and more can make your ...

You may have noticed a trend on social media lately with people revealing their newly-customized home screens on their iPhones. This is all thanks to Apple’s iOS14 update. The update allows iPhone ...

It seems clear that adding widgets in iOS 14 is easily the most unexpectedly hot new feature–probably since Apple added the ability to download third-party apps via the App Store in iOS 2. For the ...

If you’re an iPhone user, you probably already know that iOS 14 now includes the ability to add widgets to your home screen. It’s easily the most popular new feature and people have come up with some ...