Apple introduced Home Screen widgets on iPhones with iOS 14 back in 2020. The idea was to put glanceable information from apps right on the Home Screen, saving you the time and effort of constantly ...

When I last wrote about Gemini for iOS, I noted the app’s lackluster integration with several system features. But since – unlike others in the AI space – the team at Google is actually shipping new ...

A new widget from Instagram's iOS version is under works, centering on a way to directly launch the Story camera from the lock screen with one click. This feature reportedly appeared for some already, ...

Elon Musk led X has finally introduced widgets for iOS, allowing users to access top news, shortcuts, and notifications from their home screen and lock screen. Curiously enough, as 9to5Mac points out, ...

For many iPhone users, the biggest and most exciting change in iOS 14 is the addition of Home screen widgets. It’s a feature we’ve been waiting years to get — and a feature Android has offered since ...

Virtual private network service ExpressVPN is making it easier for iPhone and iPad users to control their VPN connections with the latest update to its iOS app. The platform announced new features ...

X launched iOS widgets for iPhone and iPad users in mid-December 2025 , delivering home screen and lock screen access to news ...

With iOS and iPadOS 18, Apple is entering a second phase of customization for its modern platforms: after widgets and Lock Screens, the company is now turning its attention to icon customization, Home ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...