If you are a fan of staying updated on the latest news as it happens, you probably spend a lot of time on X (formerly Twitter). I know I do! There is nothing like that feeling of being the first to know about a trending story. And X has made everything so much easier by Launching New Lock Screen Widgets for iOS Devices, making it easier than ever to see what’s happening at a single glance of your phone.
This update is a big deal because it brings a feature many of us have wanted for years. Whether you want to track your mentions, check your messages, or jump straight into a chat with Grok, these new widgets are here to make your life much smoother.
Let’s take a look at what these new widgets do and how you can add them to your iPhone today!
What’s New? A Closer Look at the X Widgets
X didn’t just release one widget; they gave us a whole set! These are designed to live right under your clock on the lock screen. You can choose from small square icons or longer rectangular ones depending on how much detail you want to see.
The New Lock Screen Options Include:
- X Notifications: This widget shows your current notification count. It is perfect if you are waiting for a specific reply or want to see if a post is going viral.
- X Messages: Do you use X for DMs? This widget displays the number of unread messages waiting for you in X Chat.
- Grok Shortcuts: For those who love the Grok AI, there are now two specific widgets. One lets you jump straight into a text chat, and the other starts a voice conversation immediately.
- X News Highlights: While this is mainly a home screen feature, it works with the system to keep trending headlines just a swipe away.
These tools are designed to keep you connected without the “scroll hole” that usually happens when you open the full app.
How to Add X Widgets to Your Lock Screen
Setting these up is super simple and only takes a minute. Make sure your X app is updated to the latest version, and then follow these easy steps:
- Long Press on your Lock Screen until the Customize button appears.
- Tap on Customize and then select Lock Screen.
- Tap the Add Widgets box (the rectangle right under the time).
- Scroll down the list of apps until you find X.
- Swipe through the different widget options and tap or drag the ones you want onto your screen.
- Tap Done in the top right corner, and you are all set!
Conclusion:
This update is a reminder that tech should work for us, making our favorite tools easier to reach and our information easier to find.
If you haven’t tried them yet, go ahead and add one to your screen today. It is a small change that makes a big difference in how you stay connected to the world!
