iOS 16 is the late update to Apple ’s long - running iPhone software and it get take numerous pinch and additions – one such feature film allows you to minor thingamabob to the phone ’s Lock Screen .
These Lock Screen widgets are similar to the complications available on theApple Watch , and a lot smaller in general than the Home Screen widgets already available on iOS .
They ’re still very useful though , and will become more useful when more app devs get to travelling bag withiOS 16and work up these feature into their apps .
Currently , there are Lock Screen widgets for calendar , battery , the Fitness app and News – among a few others . See below for the easiest way to add one to your phone .
The Short Version
Step 1.
Wake your iPhone from sleep, and hold down on the Lock Screen
To begin with , unlock your iPhone and carry down on the Lock Screen until you ’re taken to a Modern Home Screen selection filmdom .
Step 2.
Tap Customise
Next , tap the big button at the bottom that says Customise . This then highlight certain point of the Lock Screen that can be customised . If you ’ve ever used an Apple Watch , this will feel very familiar .
Step 3.
Tap add Widgets
Below the Clock , there should be a product line of textual matter that says Add Widgets – beg this .
Step 4.
Select from the list
Once you ’ve tap on Add Widgets , all the available whatsis will come out . you may either search by the Widgets themselves or via apps . When you find one ( or up to four ) you want , tap it and they ’ll model just below the Clock .
Step 5.
Tap X and then Done
Once you ’ve chosen the Widgets you desire , tap the little X in the corner and then tap Done . Now you ’ve added a appliance to your Lock Screen .
Troubleshooting
In the beta stage , the widgets have only been from Apple . However , third - company selection will become available .
