Here we go:
Maybe the definition of “amazing” has changed, but here’s what you can do on the iPhone’s lock screen with IOS 16:
- Change the wallpaper
- Add 1-4 widgets in a row directly under the time, visible only in black and white
- Add a weather widget beside the date
- Choose from 8 fonts for the time and change the color of the font
Here’s what you can’t do:
- Add widgets from many of the built-in apps (they don’t exist)
- Add widgets to any other part of the screen
- Add more than four widgets
- Have color widgets
Now, I will grant one thing from the article (found here), it’s nice to be able to customize the lock screen and wallpapers easily now, without having to go into the Settings app. This also encourages people to have different lock screens, whether for variety or other purposes (maybe a work/play split). But none of this is “amazing.” Also, the article mentions vibes multiple times. How very 2022!
Really, I just take issue with “amazing.” The improvements are welcome. They’re nice. They’re good.
They are not amazing.
Also, I’m kind of grumpy right now. That’s my vibe. RAARR.