The iOS 16 lock screen widgets from Google are now available. As stated in September, the widgets provide quick access to information and shortcuts for several of the company’s major products. Gmail may display fresh message counts, while Maps can give a link to favorite excursions (such as the commute home) or search for places such as restaurants. Meanwhile, Chrome and Google app widgets may let you start online searches, give voice requests, and access services like Lens translation and Chrome’s Dino game.
Other widgets are more specialized, yet they are still useful. Google News can display the most recent headlines. Drive makes it easier to retrieve recommended and starred cloud files. It’s also a lot simpler to listen to YouTube Music while walking since you can easily make a playlist.
Home screen widgets are also available for YouTube and YouTube Music. You may instantly search for a YouTube Music song or explore your YouTube video subscriptions.
When you customize your lock screen, the widgets should appear immediately. They make the most sense, as usual, for the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max’s always-on display. They may make Google’s applications more appealing regardless of the device you use. In certain circumstances, they’ll even provide you an advantage over Android phones that only display a limited amount of information before you unlock the device.
