Now you are up-to-date iOS 16, and we can’t say we blame you. It’s full of great new features, and the Lock Screens that can be customized is one of those things that’s sure to delight even the most casual user.
If you really want to make the most of it, you’ll want to put some great widgets on there, so you can see the information that’s most important to you and have easy shortcuts to your favorite apps. To help you get started on your iOS 16 journey, here are some great apps that already have Lock Screen widgets.
For DIY-lovers
iOS 14 was the first version of iOS. Your Home Screen can be customizedThere are many apps and icon pack that can help you create custom Home Screen widgets. Many of these have been updated to let you create your own Lock Screen widgets. Some of these show select information, others give you one-touch shortcuts to specific contacts, message threads, locations, or even the ability to run the Shortcuts you’ve created.
Weather apps
It’s little wonder that so many weather apps quickly updated to provide Lock Screen widgets. It’s exactly the kind of information you’d want to see at a glance, without even unlocking your iPhone.
Health and Fitness
Another great option for Lock Screen information are health and fitness apps. Log your calories, do a workout, and see how many hours you slept last night.
Productivity
Email, to do lists, calendars and contacts. Sometimes you need quick access to information, while other times you may want to see the entire thing in one glance. Lock Screen widgets are able to provide both.
Tracking and Travel
Your Lock Screen is the perfect place to get up-to-date info on flight status or to track that important package you’ve got on the way.
Other apps
There are plenty of apps with iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets that don’t neatly fit into the categories above. This is the catch-all list for everything, from social media to recipe applications.
