WidgetKit

Build one ActivityKit model that adapts to compact Dynamic Island width, StandBy, Apple Watch, CarPlay, and real-time push update strategies.

Use WWDC26 App Intents APIs to share structured entities, suggest relevant content, scale bulk actions, sync IDs across devices, run long work, and route execution to the right process.

iOS 18 controls let users run app actions from Control Center, the Lock Screen, and the Action button on supported devices. Build a WidgetKit control toggle that stays in sync with app state.

In step 1 we created the widget extension target & got it running on the simulator. Now let’s look at the basic parts of a widget. You’ll notice that Apple created a folder with your widget name & made a template file for you...

It was pretty cool when Apple gave us widgets with iOS 14. Finally we could customize our home screens with something more than just app icons! This is a simple walkthrough of how to add a widget to your app & what to put in...