Want to organize your iPhone 15 home screen? Know how to use widgets
24.10.2023 - 10:07
/ tech.hindustantimes.com
Widgets have revolutionized the way we interact with our iPhones, making life more convenient and productive. Imagine getting a glimpse of your day's schedule, checking your emails, or receiving important updates without even opening an app. Apple users can now enjoy this feature and tailor their home screens to their preferences. Know about various tips and tricks to use widgets on your iPhone 15 home screen:
Customizing your iPhone's home screen is a breeze. Follow these simple steps to add widgets:
Access Widget Gallery: Touch and hold a blank area of your iPhone home screen until the apps start jiggling.
Select a Widget: Tap the plus sign in the upper left-hand corner to open the widget gallery. You can either use the search bar to find a specific app or scroll to your desired app.
Choose Widget Size and Style: Once you select the app, you'll see various widget sizes and styles. Swipe left to find the one that suits you best. Remember, larger widgets can display more information.
Add the Widget: After choosing your preferred widget, tap "Add Widget."
Position the Widget: While your apps are still jiggling, use your finger to move the widget to your desired spot on the home screen.
Finalize: Tap "Done."
You can also customize or edit your widgets by touching and holding a widget until a menu pops up and clicking the "Edit Widget" option.
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If you want to keep your home screen organized while enjoying the benefits of multiple widgets, widget stacks are the solution. Here's how to create one:
Add Widgets: Follow the steps mentioned above to add a widget to your screen.
Stack Widgets: Add another widget of the same size to the same screen.
Stack Widgets: While your apps and widgets are jiggling, drag one widget on top of the other.
Finalize: Tap "Done."
You can stack up to ten widgets and easily scroll through them by swiping up or down. Remember to create stacks with widgets of the same size for the best results. To rearrange widgets within a stack, hold the stack until a menu appears, click the "Edit Stack" option, and drag and drop widgets as needed.
For a dynamically curated collection of widgets that adapt to your location, time, and frequently used apps, consider adding a Smart Stack. It's simple to set up:
Access Widget Gallery: Touch and hold a blank area of your iPhone home screen until the apps start jiggling.
Select Smart Stack: Tap the plus sign and choose "Smart Stack" from the list.
Choose a Smart Stack Widget: Swipe left to find the Smart Stack widget that suits you.
Add the Widget: After selecting your preferred Smart Stack widget, tap "Add Widget."
Position the Widget: While your apps are still jiggling, move the Smart Stack widget to your preferred location on the