Source: The Verge
Summary
Apple has announced iOS 16.4, which includes a new feature that allows users to add widgets to their iPhone’s lock screen. The update also includes support for new emoji and several bug fixes. According to Apple, the update is available for iPhone 8 and later models. The company said the new lock screen widgets will provide users with more information at a glance.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Apple’s iOS 16.4 update brings lock screen widgets to iPhone users, because what we really needed was more stuff to look at on our phones. The update also includes new emoji, because priorities. And, of course, bug fixes, because that’s just standard. The new lock screen widgets will surely help us all curb our screen time… said no one ever.
Author: Evan Null
The Never-Ending Quest for Productivity
It seems like every few months, a new feature or app promises to help us manage our screen time better. But let’s be real, we’ve all been here before. A new update comes out, and we’re excited for about a week before we fall back into our old habits.
The $59 Solution
Apparently, all it takes is a $59 piece of plastic to curb our screen time. Who knew? It’s not like we’ve been trying to do this for years already. The new lock screen widgets are just what we needed to finally break free from our screens.
Widgets: The Answer to All Our Problems
Widgets are the answer to all our problems. Said no one ever. But seriously, how many widgets do we really need on our lock screens? Is this really going to make a difference in our screen time habits?
The Cycle Continues
And so the cycle continues. A new update comes out, we get excited, and then we realize it’s not going to change our habits after all. But hey, at least we got some new emoji out of it.
