Google's iOS 16 lock screen widgets include a shortcut to Chrome's Dino game

Apple released iOS 16 earlier today, and one of the most notable features introduced by the update is a revamped lock screen experience. For the first time, Apple lets you customize the font and accent color for onscreen items like the date and time. Moreover, you can finally add widgets. As of now, there are a handful of Apples to choose from, but in the days and weeks to come, you can expect most app developers, including Google, to add their own. p>

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On Monday, Google detailed what Search, Chrome, Drive, Maps, Gmail and News users can expect once these apps support iOS lock screen widgets. For the most part, there aren't many surprises here. The majority of apps will come with several different widgets, allowing you to access certain features with a single click. For example, Chrome widgets include shortcuts to the browser's incognito mode and voice search functionality. There's even a separate widget for Chrome's dinosaur game in case you find yourself without an internet connection and need something to pass the time.

The best part is that you won't need to travel to download anything. “Once our widgets are available, simply press and hold your lock screen to begin customizing,” Google explains. You can expect them to arrive in the "coming weeks", according to the company.

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