How To Turn App Icons into Widgets

Widgets on the iPhone and iPad Home Screen just got a whole lot easier to use! Now, you can quickly add or resize widgets directly from an app icon without any hassle. Simply touch and hold an app icon, and a menu will appear at the bottom with widget size options. Choose from a standard icon or three widget sizes—2x2, 4x2, or 4x4—and watch your Home Screen transform in seconds. If an app doesn’t have widgets or specific sizes, those options will be grayed out. You can even change widget sizes or switch back to a standard icon just as easily. It’s quick, fun, and lets you take full advantage of everything widgets have to offer!

Why Use Widgets Over App Icons?

Widgets can completely change how you interact with your Home Screen, making it more functional, efficient, and personalized:

• Instant Information at a Glance: Get real-time updates, like weather forecasts, fitness stats, or calendar events, without opening an app.

• Save Time and Effort: No more digging through apps—key information is always front and center.

• Personalized Home Screen: Arrange widgets to showcase what matters most to you, from reminders to music controls, creating a Home Screen that fits your style.

• Interactive Features: Some widgets let you interact directly, like controlling music, checking off tasks, or seeing your travel time in Maps, all without launching an app.

• Reduce Clutter: Consolidate information from multiple apps into fewer, more powerful displays to keep your Home Screen clean and streamlined.

With widgets, your Home Screen becomes a hub of productivity and convenience, tailored to your needs. It’s time to explore how widgets can simplify your day and help you get the most out of your device!

Ready to Customize Your Home Screen?

If you’d like help setting up widgets or exploring how to make your Home Screen more functional and personalized, schedule a session with me! Together, we’ll optimize your iPhone or iPad to work smarter for you.