“iOS 14 will finally let iPhone users place their widgets on the mobile homescreen.” Much to the relief of iPhone users, Apple finally decided to roll out the features that were long due with its latest iOS version in iOS 14. To be more specific, it has actually been quite some time since Google rolled out Android feature to enable users to add widgets to the homescreen. When are we seeing the iPhone Flip? Read: FOLDABLE IPHONE: A LOOK AT APPLE PLANS AND MAC RUMOURS One can only wonder, what took Apple so long? However, that is definitely not Google’s concern. The search engine giant was rather quick to take an indirect dig at the new iOS 14 Widgets feature, in case you had missed.
Google Mocks the iOS Widgets Delay
Made by Google, Google’s official hardware Twitter handle shared an old screenshot of the Widget feature function on Android. The image incorporates the Calender widget with two events only teasing the iPhone manufacturer further on a Pixel 4a smartphone. Taking a dig, Google tweeted, “Wait, we’re talking about homescreens now? Here’s ours #Pixel4a.” Twitter Link – https://twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/1306769869912895488?s=20 iPhones used to support the basic widgets but customisations only came with iOS 14 and the option to add them to the homescreen. Notably, Google itself has also rolled out Search widget with two designs on the iOS 14. Furthermore, Apple users will now be able to set Google Chrome and Gmail as the default browser and mail application too.
Major iOS 14 Features You Should Know –
While it did make for a good Google jibe, Apple brings in quite a bunch of improvements and additions with the iOS 14 –
App Library to categorically stack up appsSiri’s new drop down shadePin important conversations to top in iMessageApp Clips (iOS equivalent of Instant Apps on Android)Tracking apps for privacy just got easierApple’s own translation appThe new emoji keyboardPiP mode (Picture in Picture)Back Tap to trigger actionsFake Eye Contact for FaceTime
What do you think of all these latest iOS features and Google mocking Widgets coming to iOShomescreen? Share with us in the comments below. Also Read: BEST IOS AND ANDROID PHONE HACKS
