Apple released iOS 16 earlier todayand one of the more notable features the update introduces is redesigned lock screen experience. For the first time, Apple lets you customize the typography and accent colors of on-screen elements like the date and time. Moreover, you can finally add widgets. As of today, there are a few apps from Apple to choose from, but in the coming days and weeks you can expect most app developers, including Google, to add new ones. their own.
On Monday, Google detail what Search, Chrome, Drive, Maps, Gmail, and News users can expect once those apps support iOS lock screen widgets. For the most part, there aren’t many surprises here. Most apps will come with a number of different widgets, allowing you to access some features with a single tap. For example, Chrome extensions include shortcuts to the browser’s incognito mode and voice search functionality. There’s even a separate extension for Chrome’s dino game in case you find yourself without an internet connection and need something to pass the time.
The best part is that you won’t need to download anything. Once our widgets are available, simply press and hold your Lock screen to start customizing. You can expect them to arrive in the “coming weeks,” according to the company.
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