How To Use Widgets On Iphone In Ios 17

Finally, with iOS 17, Apple gave widgets a complete overhaul – allowing you to perform various actions without opening the associated app. If this last bit excited you, here’s everything you need to know about using widgets on iPhone.

What are widgets on iPhone? How to add widgets on iPhone How to edit widgets on iPhone How to use widget stacks on iPhone How to remove widgets on iPhone

What are widgets on iPhone?

Widgets are dynamic app-like icons that provide access to glanceable pieces of information, such as weather updates, calendar events, news headlines, battery levels, and more. You can add, edit, and rearrange them anywhere on the iPhone screen – be it the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Today View, or even the new iOS 17 Standby Mode. Further, depending on your preference, you can customize their size to show more or less information. Previously, widgets could only display information, and tapping them would open the associated app. However, with interactive widgets in iOS 17, you can access certain app functions without even opening them! For instance, you can resume or pause a podcast, complete a to-do in the Reminders app, or even switch off the lights. If you are curious to know how it’s done, our guide below is all you need.

How to add widgets on iPhone

As mentioned earlier, you can add widgets to the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Today View, and Standby Mode screen to have glanceable information on the go. Adding some of the best widget apps available is a great way to customize and personalize your iPhone With that said, here’s how you add widgets on iPhone.

How to add widgets to iPhone Home Screen

How to add widgets to iPhone Lock Screen

Earlier, Apple limited the widget functionality to just a few native apps on the Lock Screen. However, as the feature gained popularity, many third-party apps created useful and compatible Lock Screen widgets for the iPhone.

How to add widgets to Today View on iPhone

How to add widgets in StandBy on iPhone

Apple introduced Standby Mode on iPhones with iOS 17. When enabled, this mode turns your iPhone into a smart display that can be plugged in for a charge and placed in landscape orientation. It lets you view pieces of information like time, date, and more in a whole new full-screen experience. If you don’t like the default widgets, here’s how you can change it:

How to edit widgets on iPhone

Some widgets allow you to edit them and choose additional options. For example, you can edit the Clock widget to display the time for your current or a different country.

If you don’t want to clutter your iPhone’s Home Screen with multiple widgets or want to save screen real estate, you can create a widget stack by stacking one widget on top of the other. This way, only one widget will appear on your Home Screen, while others will be neatly tucked beneath it.

You can create Smart Stacks in two ways. You can choose the already available Smart Stack option from the widgets menu or create one yourself by dropping one widget on top of the other. Now, you should see several widgets clubbed into one. You can swipe up or down to scroll the list. You can create your own stacks as well.

You may not be happy with all the widget apps you have added to your Smart Stack or want to change their order of appearance. In that case, you can easily edit a widget stack using the steps below.

To remove a widget, tap the minus (-) icon at the top left of the widget → Select Remove to confirm. To add more widgets to the stack, tap the “+” button at the top left. To change the placement, you can drag widgets one over the other.

Once you are content, tap Done at the top right corner.

How to remove widgets on iPhone

Removing a widget on your iPhone is as easy as adding it in the first place. That’s how you can add widgets on your iPhone and boost productivity. Adding and customizing widgets on your iPhone’s screen can help streamline your daily routine and allow you to access vital information at a glance. If you have further questions about iPhone widgets, drop them in the comments. I’d be happy to respond. Read more:

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