Helpful hack: Customize your home screen by adding widgets on your iPhone

Tech expert Kurt Knutsson shows you how to add, customize and manage widgets for quick access to apps and info from your iPhone home screen.
Have you ever wished for a way to access your favorite apps and information without the hassle of digging through your iPhone’s home screen? Well, you’re in luck. Widgets are here to transform your iPhone experience. Think of them as mini apps that bring key information right to your fingertips, allowing you to stay updated at a glance. Whether it’s checking the weather, tracking your fitness goals or keeping an eye on your calendar, widgets make it all possible without needing to open each app individually. Let’s get started on making your home screen not just functional but uniquely yours.
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Image of widgets on iPhone (Apple) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
Widgets are mini applications that display at-a-glance information from your favorite apps directly on your home screen. They provide quick access to key features and updates without the need to open the full app, saving you time and streamlining your iPhone experience.
Widgets on iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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Follow these simple steps to add widgets to your home screen and make your iPhone even handier:
Steps to add widgets to your iPhone’s home screen (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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After adding a widget, you can easily adjust its position and size. Here’s how:
Steps to arrange and resize widgets on iPhone’s home screen (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
iOS 18 introduced new ways to customize the look of your widgets:
Change icon size: Press the empty area on your home screen. Tap Edit at the top of the screen, then choose Customize to access options for making icons larger.
Adjust appearance: Select Light or Dark mode for your icons and widgets or choose Automatic to switch based on the time of day.
Add color tint: Use the Tinted option to add a color overlay to your icons and widgets, adjusting the hue and saturation to your liking. Press the empty area on your home screen to save your changes.
Steps to customize widget appearance (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
If you want to remove a widget from your home screen:
Steps to remove widgets on iPhone’s home screen (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
Customizing your iPhone’s home screen with widgets is a great way to personalize your device and improve your productivity. With the ability to add, resize and arrange widgets, you can create a home screen that perfectly suits your needs and preferences. Remember to experiment with different layouts and widget combinations to find what works best for you.
What new widgets do you plan to add to your iPhone home screen to enhance your daily productivity and access to information? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.
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