The iPhone operating system has been improving and adding new features. iOS 14 added them the first time. And in iOS 16 -the current version- they are already essential for users. We are talking about the widgets for iPhone, small programs that facilitate the use of the terminal on a day-to-day basis and which we are going to talk about in the following lines.
The truth is that its direct competition, Android, had been using them for many years. But Apple was not clear. I wanted to do something different from its implementation with the operating system. And it was not until iOS 14 that they were launched on the market. With the widgets, the user can customize the screen of his iPhone and have information in a different way and adapted to each need. Now we will leave you with a list of the best widgets for iPhone.
What are widgets for iPhone?
As we mentioned above, widgets for iPhone -as in Android or any other operating system- are small programs that need very few resources and that display certain information on the screen, very clearly and with direct access to it. In other words, on the same screen you can have different widgets installed that can show you your next calendar appointments; show you the weather it will do in the following hours -or days-, as well as being able to have reminders. Over the years, new -and more functional- widgets have been added to facilitate the use of the device.
How do you install widgets on the iPhone?
Ok, this is all very nice, but how do you install widgets on the iPhone? This action is really easy and you just have to do the following:
- Keep long press the screen of your iPhone somewhere where there is no app icon
- You will check that all the icons on your screen start to move. This is used both to remove apps and to add widgets
- In the upper left part of the screen you will see that a small button with the '+' sign. click on it
- At the moment the screen of the widget search engine that you have available will appear. Just search for what you are looking for and select it. You will already have a new widget on the home screen of your iPhone
List of the best widgets for iPhone
Next we are going to leave you with some ideas so that you can install them on your iPhone and see how easy it is to access the most important information with a simple glance. We will leave you with different options and themes.
FotMob – a widget to keep up to date with soccer
If you are one of those who loves to keep an eye on the results of soccer matches, here we bring you an application with an interesting widget. Is about FotMob, an application that is free and that allows you to follow -in real time- the results of your favorite teams as well as the Leagues that excite you the most. Once installed, you must configure it and choose the teams, players, etc. that later we can see in the widget that we install on the home screen of the mobile.
MemoWidget – remember everything instantly just by looking at the iPhone screen
If you are a bit clueless, perhaps it would be better if you write everything down in a notebook. But since you probably carry your iPhone with you everywhere, use it as a reminder notebook with this widget: MemoWidget. This microapplication will allow you point everything on the home screen of your terminal and leave it in view just by turning on the iPhone screen. In addition, it has different color customizations so that your notes stand out even more. This application is also free, although you can go premium with an annual subscription and remove ads and be able to get synchronization.
Supershift – keep your work shifts on the home screen
If you have a monthly schedule of work and with different shifts, it can be chaos to keep track. Hence this application appears, Supershift, which will allow you to have your entire quadrant organized by colors and schedules. Besides, its widget is very practical and with different views so you can choose and adapt to your needs.
Also, this application allows you to synchronize with cloud storage services, as well as being able to print or save in a PDF file all quadrants, month by month, to keep a better control. Is free. It also has a version for iPad and Apple Watch.
Listy – keep track of the episodes of your favorite series
With the advent of services streaming, the list of series to see has increased more than necessary. Also, if we are one of those who watch more than one series at the same time, it is impossible to know where we are going and what remains to be done. Letters will make this task easier for you.
It is an application that allows you keep a list of everything we have yet to see -or have already seen-. Likewise, you also allows you to create 'To-do' lists and be able to see them on the home screen of your iPhone with its widget. This application is free, although it also has a premium version, which will allow you to keep your lists synchronized with the cloud and between your different computers.
Home Widget – control your smart home from iPhone
Finally, we could not stop recommending an application with which you can control all your smart home. From turn on lights and change their colors, even raise blinds or control the temperature of the home, in addition to the surveillance cameras that you have installed in the different rooms. This is what Home Widget allows, a widget that through different buttons on the home screen you can control the home automation installed in your home. That is to say: use your iPhone as a remote control to take control of your home. Is Delivery to Italy takes one or two business days and it is also compatible with iPadOS.
If you think we have left out important widgets for you, leave us your recommendations in the comments and tell us how you use them and why they are important in your day-to-day life with the iPhone.