11 new iOS 17 widgets you must try | ENBLE

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Widgets have always been a beloved feature on iPhones, but with the introduction of iOS 17, they have become even more interactive and immersive. Now, you can perform important actions without having to open any apps, right from your iPhone home screen and lock screen. From completing to-do lists to controlling your smart home devices, the possibilities are endless. Let’s take a closer look at some of the standout interactive widgets available on iOS 17.

Copilot: A Financial Buddy at Your Fingertips

Copilot is a financial management app that helps you keep track of your spending, budgets, investments, and net worth. With its latest update for iOS 17, Copilot now features interactive widgets that bring financial control to your home screen. With the review transaction widget, you can easily check off newly imported transactions without opening the app. If you need more details on a transaction, simply tap on it and Copilot will take you straight to it. Plus, there are widgets tracking daily spending, spending by category, budgets, and more. Managing your finances has never been easier!

Dark Noise: Blissful Sounds with a Single Tap

Having trouble falling asleep or finding your Zen? Give Dark Noise a try. This exceptional app adds ambient noise to help you relax, focus, and sleep peacefully. With over 50 sounds to choose from, Dark Noise is always improving. In iOS 17, Dark Noise introduces interactive widgets that allow you to navigate through various sounds without even opening the app. Simply tap on a sound from the widget to lull yourself into a blissful state. And when you’re ready to turn off the sound, just tap it again. Goodbye, sleepless nights!

Fantastical Calendar: Your Schedule at a Glance

Fantastical Calendar has long been the go-to app for those seeking a more flexible and feature-rich calendar experience. With the arrival of iOS 17, Fantastical Calendar presents interactive widgets that provide a quick view of your entire schedule without needing to open the app. It’s as simple as tapping on the date from your home screen. Stay organized and on top of your appointments with ease.

Gentler Streak: Fitness at Your Fingertips

Not all of us are marathon runners or fitness fanatics, and that’s where Gentler Streak comes in. This app understands that we all need a break at times or want to gradually improve our fitness levels. With Gentler Streak’s interactive widgets, starting a new workout or taking a rest day is just a tap away. The app even offers well-being tips and historical exercise information. It’s the perfect companion for your fitness goals, no matter your level.

Glucomate: Diabetes Management Made Easy

Managing diabetes becomes effortless with Glucomate. This app helps you record, track, and analyze your blood glucose levels. With comprehensive charts and detailed history views, you gain valuable insights into how your lifestyle choices impact your blood sugar. Thanks to the new interactive widgets in Glucomate, you can swiftly add a blood sugar reading to HealthKit right from your home screen. If only our iPhones could measure glucose levels without the painful prick of a finger!

Lookup: Expand Your Vocabulary Seamlessly

Improving your vocabulary has never been easier with Lookup. This app offers an English dictionary, GRE and SAT preparation tools, translations, and more. With iOS 17, Lookup introduces interactive widgets that allow you to listen to word pronunciations and create digital flashcards without ever opening the app. Enhancing your vocabulary has become more accessible and enjoyable.

Overcast: Tune In to Your Favorite Podcasts

While Apple Podcasts and Spotify dominate the podcasting universe, Overcast shines as a third-party gem. Known for its user-friendly interface and advanced features, Overcast wasted no time embracing iOS 17’s interactive widgets. With a simple tap on a widget, you can start and play your favorite shows directly from your home screen. Discovering new podcasts is a breeze too, with the ability to explore more content by tapping on a podcast’s name. The world of podcasts is now at your fingertips.

Peak: Elevate Your Fitness Journey

Widgets on iPhone can serve as a health and wellness dashboard, but Peak takes it to new heights. This third-party fitness app offers goals, trends, and benchmarks in ways that the official Health and Fitness apps can’t match. The interactive widgets in Peak enable you to view your progress without opening the app. With a simple tap, your current stats update instantly. This small, yet significant improvement elevates an already impressive app.

NOAA Weather Radar RainViewer: Plan, Rain or Shine

Say goodbye to unexpected downpours ruining your outdoor plans with NOAA Weather Radar RainViewer. This app offers up-to-date weather maps and forecasts based on your iPhone’s location. With the interactive RainViewer widgets in iOS 17, you can effortlessly access current weather information like rain duration, temperature, and humidity. You can even toggle between locations without opening the app. No more surprises, just smooth planning.

Spark Mail: Supercharge Your Email Efficiency

Apple’s Mail app is decent, but if you’re seeking a more beautiful and feature-packed email experience, look no further than Spark Mail. This third-party app is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, making email management a breeze. With iOS 17’s interactive widgets, you can check your recent emails, start new drafts, search for existing emails, and review your calendar, all without opening the app. Say hello to increased productivity and goodbye to email overload.

Söka: Transform Dreams into Reality

We all have dreams and aspirations, but how many of us have a bucket list for them? Söka helps you turn your dreams into unforgettable experiences. This app allows you to easily track your goals and even generates bucket list ideas using AI. With Söka’s exclusive interactive widgets, you can complete your most important goals right from your home screen. The beautifully designed widgets add an extra touch of inspiration to your journey.

The Journey Has Just Begun

iOS 17 brings a whole new level of interaction to your iPhone’s widgets, and this is just the beginning. These standout apps have already made their mark with their interactive widgets, but we can’t wait to see what other developers have in store for us in the coming months and years. So, embrace the widget madness and unlock new possibilities on your iPhone’s home screen. Your digital world just got a lot more lively and engaging. Get ready to widgetize your life!

Note: All apps mentioned are available for download from the App Store. Images are courtesy of Bryan M. Wolfe / ENBLE.

11 new iOS 17 widgets you must try | ENBLE