Google gadgets appear on iOS 16 lock screen

As promised, Google has started updating its major apps to integrate widgets on the iOS 16 lock screen. Simple and practical way to customize your iPhone.

widgets The Google Finally landed on iPhone – from iPhone 8 – running iOS 16! As a reminder, one of the main new features of the latest version of the operating systemapple It is the lock screen, which eventually becomes customizable. In addition to the ability to change the wallpaper, users can customize the clock font, change the color, and add widgets to display certain information in a jiffy. As a reminder, Google announced In a blog post A few weeks ago new tools arrived compatible with the new iOS. And this has been done now, because the internet giant is in the process of publishing it. This innovation relates to six of its services and applications: Google search (Search on the Internet), Google Chrome (Web Browser), Google Drive (Online Storage), Google Maps (Maps and Route), gmail (Messaging) and Google News (News). For each, the Mountain View giant offers several formats of tools that will highlight information and functionality. Make sure you don’t forget to update the apps!

Google Tools: Modules for Six Major Apps

Thanks to the new tools, you can find what you’re looking for very quickly. The first application to qualify is Google Chrome, whose various tools allow you to quickly open a browser page, launch a voice request, open a private browsing page, and even play the Dino Game – a mini-game usually available on the PC version of the browser when the Internet connection disappears. As for Drive, it has three tools that let you access important files, search for a file, and access your favorites with a single tap – handy to resume your work in progress! Google search also makes use of its own tools. The first comes in the form of a small search field where you directly enter your query. Other formats allow you to perform a voice command, to present a visual image with Google Lens, but also to use Translated by Googleand Google Shopping and Google Scholar.

Google Maps also has the right to have its own little shortcut, which notably allows you to get an overview of the real-time traffic and consult the estimated travel time to the saved places, such as your home or work for example. Simply click on it to open the app and start navigating. Other tools also make it easy to find restaurants, stores, and other businesses nearby. For Gmail, there are three possible options. The first displays a small circle with the number of unread messages. The second goes into more detail by indicating which new messages have arrived in the inbox, and which category they are in. The third displays today’s date, followed by the Gmail logo and the number of unread messages. Finally, the update allows you to keep up to date with the news at all times using Google News. The widget It takes the form of a small rectangle where the most popular newspaper articles are displayed. If the news resumes, just tap on it to open the article. rather process!