Just 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 in the App Store.
Widgets allow users to quickly launch Google apps from the lock screen and provide real-time information at a glance:
- Google: Start a search using text, voice, or the camera
- Gmail: View the number of messages in your inbox
- Chrome: Start a search, even by voice or in incognito mode
- Google Drive: Quickly access featured files and folders
- Google Maps: View real-time traffic updates and estimated travel times to frequently traveled locations, such as home and work
- Google News: View headlines in real time
Note that the Google search widget does not allow you to complete a search directly on the lock screen and simply opens the app.
One of the key new features of iOS 16 is the ability to customize the lock screen with widgets, multi-layered wallpapers, custom fonts for the date and time, and more. You can also select a set of photos to shuffle on your lock screen throughout the day.
The new lock screen gallery showcases a range of lock screen options, including a new weather wallpaper with live weather conditions and an astronomy wallpaper featuring views of the Earth, Moon and Solar system. iOS 16 includes support for multiple lock screen layouts, allowing you to switch between your favorites with a swipe of your finger.
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