Video: App, Widget and Lock Screen Design Recommendations

MacRumors videographer Dan thought he'd give viewers a look at his preferred Lock Screen and Home Screen designs, along with his favorite apps and games, in this week's video.

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Monday June 6, 2022 4:57 pm PDT by Juli Clover

iOS 16 introduces some major changes, including a total overhaul for the iOS Lock Screen. The Lock Screen looks different, it's more customizable, and it can do more than ever before, so we thought we'd do a quick hands-on video to give MacRumors readers a first glimpse at the revamped Lock screen. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The Lock Screen can be customized...

Tuesday September 13, 2022 2:38 am PDT by Sami Fathi

A new iOS 16 app lets users open any app of their choice directly from their Lock Screen without ever needing to navigate their iPhone. The app called "Launchify" lets users configure one or more iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets that directly open any app of their choosing. Users can create a widget to quickly open Messages, Twitter, the Phone app, or Apple or Google Maps, for example. While...

Wednesday September 21, 2022 7:49 am PDT by Juli Clover

Apple on Friday released the new iPhone 14 models, and MacRumors videographer Dan picked one up on launch day. He's been using the iPhone 14 Pro Max non-stop since it came out, and over on the MacRumors YouTube channel, has shared his initial thoughts on the day-to-day experience with the latest iPhone. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Dan's mini review highlights...

Monday September 12, 2022 7:09 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

Just a few hours before Apple releases iOS 16 to the public, Google has previewed its upcoming Lock Screen widgets for its iPhone apps, including the Google app, Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, Google News, and Google Drive. Google says the Lock Screen widgets will be available in the "coming weeks" as its iPhone apps are gradually updated on the App Store. The widgets allow users to quickly...

Monday June 6, 2022 10:55 am PDT by Tim Hardwick

As part of its iOS 16 presentation at WWDC today, Apple unveiled an all-new Lock Screen for iPhones that provides users with a wealth of customization options, including the ability to add widgets. In iOS 16, you can now edit and switch between different styles for your Lock Screen, with the option of applying filters to photos. With a new multilayered effect, the subjects of photos are set...

Thursday September 29, 2022 9:08 am PDT by Sami Fathi

The redesign of the Lock Screen is one of the biggest changes to the device. The new Lock Screen allows you to change the colors, fonts, and wallpaper of your phone, and more, making it your own. The Lock Screen can be changed with a wallpaper of your choice.

Wednesday September 14, 2022 1:59 pm PDT by Juli Clover

Apple today confirmed that the Live Activities Lock Screen feature is going to be available when iOS 16.1 launches. Apple shared the information with developers and said that the ActivityKit API is available so developers can begin incorporating Live Activities into their apps. Live Activities are interactive notifications that stay up to date, allowing you to keep an eye on things happening ...

Sunday September 11, 2022 7:53 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

Apple released iOS 16 on Monday, September 12 as a free software update for the iPhone 8 and newer. iOS 16 includes plenty of new features, ranging from a customizable Lock Screen to the ability to temporarily edit or unsend iMessages. To install iOS 16, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap General → Software Update. After you update your iPhone to iOS 16, check out our list of six ...

Saturday November 19, 2022 8:00 am PST by Mitchel Broussard

Now that the shopping holiday is around the corner, we're going back through all of the best sales you might have missed over the last week and updating as new deals arrive. If you want to shop early, there's no guarantee that you'll get a better price later in the season.

Wednesday November 23, 2022 1:55 pm PST by Mitchel Broussard

Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2022 is no different. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro devices from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models like the iPhone 13. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors....

Tuesday November 22, 2022 10:01 am PST by Mitchel Broussard

Although we've been tracking Black Friday deals for a few weeks now, the shopping holiday is officially kicking off this week and we're highlighting the best sales for each of Apple's product lines. In this article, you'll find the best Black Friday sales on AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors....

Monday November 21, 2022 8:35 am PST by Mitchel Broussard

Retailers have been waiting longer and longer to reveal their specific plans for the week of Black Friday, now that the shopping event begins as early as October and most companies focus on "early Black Friday" deals first. Today, we've finally got more information from Walmart and all the official Black Friday discounts you can expect to shop this week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner ...

Tuesday November 22, 2022 3:49 pm PST by Mitchel Broussard

Following in the footsteps of Target and Walmart, Best Buy this week detailed its plans for the Black Friday shopping holiday and its schedule looks a lot like other retailers. In terms of sales, Best Buy has the expected list of TVs, appliances, video games, computers, streaming devices, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a...

Wednesday November 23, 2022 9:31 am PST by Mitchel Broussard

We're tracking all of the best Apple product discounts for Black Friday this week, and the Apple Watch always makes a great gift around the holiday season, so you're guaranteed to find solid discounts right now. In this article, you'll discover the best Black Friday sales on Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these...

Tuesday November 22, 2022 1:42 pm PST by Joe Rossignol

Earlier this year, Apple launched a feature allowing residents of participating U.S. states to add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age. As we wait for IDs in the Wallet app to expand to additional U.S. states, here is everything you need to know about how the feature ...