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Apple’s new widget puts Election Day updates on your Lock Screen and Home Screen


It's Election Day in the U.S., which means you're likely glued to the latest news about which presidential candidate is currently in the lead. To help

This feature, which Apple calls “Live Activities,” was introduced with the release of iOS 16 in 2022, and can be useful for widgets that point to current information, like news, stocks, or weather, for example. Image Credits: Apple News screenshotThe widget will display the real-time electoral count updates as they come in from across the U.S. states. With another tap, you can head deeper into full election coverage, including news stories as well as perspectives and analysis, and those focused on specific campaign issues, like the climate, economy, health care, immigration, reproductive rights, and more.

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