Apple is pushing widgets hard on all of its operating systems. Widgets are like mini-apps or shortcuts that you can add to your iPhone’s home screen to get quick information without opening an app.

You may not know it, but there's a world of widgets just waiting to be explored on your MacBook. Widgets are tiny apps you can place on your desktop to help you do all kinds of things, like keeping up ...

In iOS 16, Apple has overhauled the iPhone Lock Screen to make it a lot more customizable, and one of the most welcome changes is the ability to add information-rich widgets to the Lock Screen for the ...

Since the rebirth of Android with Material You, Google has been working on tons of first-party app widgets and we wanted to share some of the best. In the early days, one of the biggest selling points ...

Apple completely overhauled the Lock Screen in iOS 16, introducing all kinds of customization options that let you make your Lock Screen unique. You can choose widgets, customize the colors, and use ...

iOS 18 introduces a new era of home screen customization with its innovative and versatile widgets. These powerful tools not only enhance your device’s functionality but also allow you to infuse your ...

Nida is a tech and telecom journalist with more than five years of writing experience. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA in journalism. Widgets allow you to view and access apps ...

Google is officially bringing back lock screen widgets on Android, but it begs the question – what would you want to use? This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s rebooted ...

If you've refused to use widgets, MacOS Tahoe may change your mind. Thanks to Liquid Glass, widgets are sexy again. Only add the widgets you need. Widgets aren't exactly the most divisive topic in the ...

Apple's widgets can be your best friend when you're trying to spruce up your iPhone's home and lock screens. With many third-party apps also offering widget options, there's a lot you can do with ...