Apple fans often joke that upgrading a new system is equivalent to changing to a new iPhone. Indeed, every major version of the iOS system will bring many practical functions.
For example, this time, iOS 16, from the initial developer beta version to the public beta version and then to the official version, I have used it for a long time and have also discovered many interesting functions, such as cutouts, live text on video versions, etc. It has been exactly one month since the first official version of iOS 16 was released, and the latest version has also reached 16.0.3. After multiple version upgrades, the system stability has been greatly improved. Friends who are still waiting and watching can upgrade with confidence. After experiencing this period of time, I think there are many features of iOS 16 that are icing on the cake, but to say that it really changes usage habits, the lock screen widget is still necessary.
Reduce the frequency of passive use of mobile phones
Why do you say so? In previous iOS versions, the lock screen interface could only display time, and also provided a flashlight and a quick entrance to shoot. Sometimes I want to pick up my phone to check out other information, but once I unlock it, I can't hold it. After a walk around the Moments, Weibo , and short video platforms, the progress of my study and work is delayed.
That's why I strongly recommend that you use the lock screen widget function. I won't repeat the specific settings method. There are detailed instructions in our previous article "iOS 16 Public Beta Edition" (you can go to the homepage to search and view). Simply put, it is to slide down from the top and press the blank space, then click "Custom" at the bottom to add the widget.
For example, when you wake up in the morning, you will usually pay attention to the weather conditions. After adding the weather components, you can see the weather and temperature changes today when you pick up your phone; or if you want to see the power of AppleWatch and AirPods, add the battery component, and the displayed content will automatically change according to the usage. The power of which device is connected is displayed without manually setting it yourself.
If you care about the stock market, add your own stock selection in the lock screen interface; when you are exercising, add the three sports rings here... In short, add whatever you need, and you can view these information worth paying attention to in the lock screen interface, which will naturally greatly reduce the time to unlock the phone and will not delay the main work.
It is worth mentioning that on the iPhone 13/14 Pro that supports all-weather display, you can view this information even in the screen-off state - because the all-weather display of the iPhone only reduces the brightness and refresh rate, and still maintains the full screen display, and all content is pushed and presented to users in real time.
From then on, say goodbye to "Ma Daha"
supports viewing at any time. The biggest function is of course to be regarded as a "memorandum". Some people are easily forgotten when they have too many things, and they are often lost in their work, study, and daily life. Then why not use this function to remind us at any time?
However, iOS 16's lock screen widget is limited and cannot be stored unlimitedly, so the messages you can see in the lock screen interface are relatively limited. To this end, Apple provides a brand new solution: since a lock screen interface is not enough, I will give you N ones.
Just need to slide down from the top and create multiple new desktops, and then switch left and right to switch between different application scenarios, which is very convenient.
I suggest you to distinguish them with different wallpapers. For example, I also specially made a set of work-specific desktops with solid color backgrounds - I call it the worker mode without desires. You can view to the to-do items and important work progress at any time, and remind yourself that Deadline is coming soon, so it is naturally full of efficiency.
If you still feel it is not enough, you can install some third-party tools, such as using the Days Matter APP to make long-term plans, or record some important days. The software will automatically calculate the duration and deadline to understand the completion progress at any time; the short-term work arrangement is MyWeek, which is used to make weekly plans, memos for important event, etc. After this set of "combination punches", you will not be afraid of forgetting things.
just need to pull out the notification bar down any interface and switch to different desktops to cater to different usage scenarios. If you think it is too troublesome to manually switch various desktops, you can also click the button at the bottom to associate the focus mode of "Work" when setting up widgets, and you can switch with one click in the shortcut switch.
I will share with you a tip: in the focus mode setting, you can also preset some conditions, such as 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays, or when your phone is located to a certain location. In this way, as long as any of these conditions are met, you will automatically switch to the corresponding desktop and remind yourself that it is time to start work at any time.
In addition, in the focus mode setting, it also provides the function of disabling certain APPs or blocking some contacts to achieve true non-disturbance. Of course, these functions were launched in iOS 15 last year, so I won't repeat it.
When you go out, you can light up the code in one second
In addition to normal work and life, in today's environment, when you go out, you always need to show various health codes and place codes. In fact, through the lock screen widget function of iOS 16, you can complete these operations with one click by lighting up your phone. The specific setting of
is not difficult, and it also needs to be implemented through a third-party APP. I recommend everyone to use the Top Widgets APP, which provides two types of lock screen components: 1×1 and 1×2, and you can choose according to your preferences.
For example, I placed in the widget Alipay health code and WeChat scan two quick portals, and then set the nucleic acid code screenshot as the desktop to see the finished product:
In this way, by lighting up the iPhone screen, you can quickly take out the "pass", show the health code, scan the code in one-stop, and do nucleic acid, which saves a lot of operations.
This APP supports health codes and itinerary cards of more than 31 provinces, cities and autonomous regions across the country. It can be said that you are not afraid of traveling all over the country. For users who travel by public transportation, you can also add Alipay/WeChat ride code, which will make payments very convenient when getting on the bus - combined with the widget function of iOS 16, it can solve almost all travel problems.
Some interesting and practical gameplay
The previous introductions are all some basic functions, which tend to be practical attributes. In fact, when we use mobile phones, we must still want some personalized functions. The lock screen widget of iOS 16 also provides such gameplay. How about
? Very interesting, right!
"The first sentence of getting up every day, cheer yourself up first." When you open your phone, you will see such a cute picture, and your whole person is full of combat power! If you want to set up such a lock screen desktop, the universal widget can also be done.
In the dynamic widget, it provides a lot of combined animations, such as Cupid who shoots archery, Pikachu , Ultraman who fights monsters, etc. You can always find one you like.
Of course, if you pursue personality, you also support uploading gif pictures yourself, or even friends' emoticons, and combine them with other practical lock screen widgets to create a completely own combination.
After the release of iOS 16, many third-party apps we know have begun to adapt to lock screen widgets, such as QQ Music , which can place some quick playback portals for playlists or listening records on the desktop. There is also a very practical listening and listening recognition function. This function can be evoked with one click on the desktop to quickly "capture" those fleeting wonderful melodies.
also has a check-in tool iBetter, which presets some goals in advance and urges yourself to make progress at any time; the practical T9 dialing APP can store some important contacts on the lock screen interface and speed dial (more suitable for elderly users); as well as some drinking water reminders, calorie intake recording and other tools, etc., they can be used directly by adding them to the widget interface, and you can choose according to your needs.
After being updated to iOS 16, it can realize many practical and fun functions in the lock screen and off-screen state, providing matching combinations of different scenarios, and even automatically switching various modes according to time, positioning, etc., which can display more key information. It is very practical and convenient to operate. It is much easier to use than before. Moreover, for some users who want to personalize their desktops, they can also create a set of customized desktops that belong to their own. We strongly recommend that you experience it.
