Widgetsmith 5 Adds iOS 17 Widget Interactivity Like Swipeable Galleries, Cover Flow Music, and Tile Games

Widgetsmith 5 adds full support for iOS 17's new interactive widgets, allowing swipeable photo galleries and Cover Flow music playback right from your Home Screen.
Interactive widgets in Widgetsmith 5 let you combine a photo with another widget, tapping to switch between them.
A new 2048-style tile game has been added to Widgetsmith 5 as an interactive widget you can play from your Home Screen.
Weather and calendar widgets in Widgetsmith 5 now support interactivity for viewing forecast timelines and more right on your Home Screen.
Widgetsmith 5 works great with iOS 17's new StandBy mode, and all existing widgets now support interactivity.

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9/10/2023

Apple Unveils iOS 17 with Major Upgrades to Messages, FaceTime, and More Coming This Fall

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iOS 17 Launches with Standby Mode, Interactive Widgets, Voice Cloning and Privacy Upgrades

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iOS 17 Brings Interactive Home Screen Widgets to iPhone, Enabling Quick Actions Without Opening Apps

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iOS 17 Brings StandBy Display, Enhanced Continuity, Typing Upgrades, and More to iPhone 14 Pro

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Apple Introduces Widgets to Reduce Distraction and App Engagement

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Widgetsmith 5 Adds iOS 17 Widget Interactivity Like Swipeable Galleries, Cover Flow Music, and Tile Games

Widgetsmith 5 adds full support for iOS 17's new interactive widgets, allowing swipeable photo galleries and Cover Flow music playback right from your Home Screen.
Interactive widgets in Widgetsmith 5 let you combine a photo with another widget, tapping to switch between them.
A new 2048-style tile game has been added to Widgetsmith 5 as an interactive widget you can play from your Home Screen.
Weather and calendar widgets in Widgetsmith 5 now support interactivity for viewing forecast timelines and more right on your Home Screen.
Widgetsmith 5 works great with iOS 17's new StandBy mode, and all existing widgets now support interactivity.

9to5mac.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/10/2023

Apple Unveils iOS 17 with Major Upgrades to Messages, FaceTime, and More Coming This Fall

9/18/2023

iOS 17 Launches with Standby Mode, Interactive Widgets, Voice Cloning and Privacy Upgrades

Apple's iOS 17 update, which precedes the release of the iPhone 15, brings new features including a standby mode, interactive widgets, and the ability to clone your voice with AI.

9/21/2023

Apple Updates iWork Suite with 3D Objects, Stickers, FaceTime and Other Enhancements for Creativity and Collaboration

9/21/2023

iOS 17 Brings Interactive Home Screen Widgets to iPhone, Enabling Quick Actions Without Opening Apps

10/6/2023

iOS 17 Brings StandBy Display, Enhanced Continuity, Typing Upgrades, and More to iPhone 14 Pro

10/9/2023

Apple Introduces Widgets to Reduce Distraction and App Engagement