iOS 14 widgets: Here are the 13 best and most useful
Apple's iOS 14 has brought home screen widgets to the iPhone. Here's our roundup of the best and most useful iOS 14 widgets, from the fun to the productive......»»
iOS 16 enables web push notifications and extension syncing with Safari update
iOS 16 was announced today at WWDC 2022 with several new features, including a completely redesigned lock screen with widgets and enhancements to several system apps. Specifically speaking about Safari, Apple’s web browser will now support web pus.....»»
Apple details new APIs & Xcode Cloud for developers
Following a tease during the WWDC keynote, Apple has made Lock Screen Widgets for iOS 16, the WeatherKit API, Xcode Cloud, and more available to third-party developers.Shortly after the conclusion of the Keynote Address of WWDC 2022, Apple announced.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 384: Apple Event Preview: iOS 16 wishes and hardware predictions for WWDC 2022
Benjamin and Zac break down what they want to see from Apple’s 2022 WWDC conference. There’s rumors abound for the next generation of Apple platforms, including lock screen widgets coming to iOS 16. We go through some of our hopes and dreams, be.....»»
Third-party widgets are coming to Windows 11, which might actually make them useful
Devs will get a chance to save one of Windows 11's most-ignorable features. Enlarge / Microsoft will allow third-party apps to bundle their own widgets starting later this year. (credit: Microsoft) When Windows 11 did away wi.....»»
Windows 11 widgets finally opening to third-party developers
The Widgets feature in Windows 11 is going to get a big boost, backed by developers who now can build third-party widgets for the OS......»»
Microsoft Will Support Third-Party Windows 11 Widgets Later This Year
Microsoft is planning to support third-party widgets inside Windows 11 later this year. At its annual Build developer conference today, the software giant says it will open up access to Windows 11 widgets to developers as companions to their win32 or.....»»
Microsoft Tests Windows 11 Desktop Widgets With Web Search Bar
Microsoft is adding an optional web search to the Windows 11 desktop in the operating system's latest Insider Preview Build. From a report: The company describes the feature as "lightweight interactive content" -- the first, it says, of many such too.....»»
‘Wdgts’ app update adds interactive widgets to macOS Menu Bar
Last year, the classic Wdgts app was completely rebuilt with new home screen widgets for iOS users and even a macOS version for the first time. Now the app has been updated with a new feature for Mac users: interactive widgets for the macOS Menu Bar.....»»
Gentler Streak for Apple Watch adds workouts voice feedback, now tracks housekeeping, gardening, more
After adding widgets to the app, Gentler Streak is back with a major update by adding voice feedback when users are working out using the Apple Watch. There are also new exercises and a handful of new tweaks for both iPhone and Watch versions. more.....»»
Apple Music 3.10 beta for Android adds built-in Sleep Timer that surpasses iOS
After introducing better widgets, Apple Music for Android is getting an in-app Sleep Timer that offers extensive options. more… The post Apple Music 3.10 beta for Android adds built-in Sleep Timer that surpasses iOS appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»
Smart Widgets to come to Samsung Galaxy Tablets
A new Samsung Update comes to Samsung Galaxy tab introducing a new smart widget feature. The post Smart Widgets to come to Samsung Galaxy Tablets first appeared on Phandroid. Samsung built on Android 12’s major widget push by allowing.....»»
The best widgets on Windows 11
A cool feature of Windows 11 is widgets. Here are a couple of the best widgets on Windows 11 can use to boost your productivity in the operating system......»»
Beats for Android update adds widgets & basic ‘Locate My Beats’ lookup
Following Apple Music’s redesign of its widgets, Beats for Android is adding some to let you quickly manage headphones from the homescreen, while the companion app is also getting a “Locate My Beats” capability. more… The post Beats for And.....»»
Microsoft could soon improve this divisive Windows 11 feature
Yet more evidence has been unearthed suggesting that Microsoft may implement third-party widgets......»»
Windows 11 widgets could soon rival those on iOS, Android
Microsoft could be getting ready to add support for third-party widgets in Windows 11, bringing it close to the experience on iOS and Android......»»
Wyze cam vulnerability, new HomeKit widgets & more on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we break down the recent Wyze cam security vulnerability, discuss a new updater for HomeKit widgets, and more.HomeKit InsiderRecently, it was uncovered that Wyze had a crucial security vulnerability with its V1 sma.....»»
How to use MacOS Monterey’s Notification Center widgets
Learning how to use MacOS Monterey's Notification Center widgets is a great way to improve your Mac experience......»»
Google Search On Desktop Tests Adding Widgets For Weather, Other Discover-Like Cards
Google Search is now testing a row of widgets on desktop web for an experience that's similar to Discover. 9to5Google reports: These cards appear at the very bottom of google.com. There's a "Hide content" toggle in the bottom-right corner, while Goog.....»»
Best widgets for the Echo Show 15 for the connected family
The new widget function in the Echo Show 15 has several options that are particularly useful for connected families......»»
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A big screen with widgets we didn’t know we needed
The Amazon Echo Show 15 combines a large screen and a suite of different widgets to become one of the most useful smart displays yet......»»