The debut of iOS 26 last month breathed new life into CarPlay, thanks not only to the introduction of a new visual style but also to new features, such as support for widgets. Developers are now ...

Widgets have been a part of the Android experience for a long time, and I use them every day. From controlling my earbuds and smart home devices to showing my agenda or to-do list, they’re an ...

Last week’s column covered the new iOS 26 operating system for iPhone, which comes with some nifty new features. But even before this version came out, iOS had some very handy features that a lot of ...

The free Apple Sports app just added widgets, which has been a long-requested feature. This allows users to build their own custom widgets to follow the teams and organizations of their choosing. Once ...

Kourtnee covers TV streaming services and home entertainment. She previously worked as an entertainment reporter at Showbiz Cheat Sheet, where she wrote about film, television, music, celebrities and ...

Virtual private network service ExpressVPN is making it easier for iPhone and iPad users to control their VPN connections with the latest update to its iOS app. The platform announced new features ...

By Jesse Hollington and Michael Allison Updated July 8, 2023 Now that iOS 16 has been out for a while, there's no shortage of apps that support lock screen widgets. Naturally, these include Apple's ...

Search for Amazon Alexa and you should see the Ask Alexa widget. If you don't, open the Alexa app and let it run in the background for this step. To use the Ask Alexa widget, simply tap the widget and ...

Turns out you don’t need an Aston Martin to have a new CarPlay experience in 2025. That’s because iOS 26 brings a fresh coat of paint and some new features to CarPlay for everyone. The most obvious ...

After adding lockscreen, Control Center, and Action Button shortcuts last month, Google is updating Gemini on iPhone with homescreen widgets. There are two available, with the first being a square and ...

March 2025 introduces a diverse selection of iPhone apps designed to enhance productivity, creativity, and convenience. Whether you aim to streamline your workflow, manage your subscriptions, or ...

The widgets put text promts, Gemini Live, and other features right on your lockscreen. The widgets put text promts, Gemini Live, and other features right on your lockscreen. is a former senior ...