Widgets have become an essential part of the iPhone experience, providing instant information about your favorite apps and Apple products. With the release of iOS 17, there are more widgets available than ever before, allowing you to stay updated on your battery status, top news stories, live weather reports, and much more.

## How to Add and Edit Widgets on the Home Screen
Adding widgets to your iPhone home screen is an easy way to keep up with your most important apps without opening them. Here’s how:

– Long press on your screen until the apps start to shake.
– Press the (+) button in the top left corner.
– Type in the widget you want to add or scroll down to see all the options.
– Select the widget you want and press Add Widget.

To edit a widget on your home screen:
– Press and hold the widget till the widget menu comes up.
– Press Edit Widget and select your preferred settings.

To move a widget on your home screen:
– Press and hold the screen until the app icons start to shake.
– Drag the widget to your preferred location.

## How to Add and Edit Widgets on the Lock Screen
Adding widgets to your iPhone lock screen is incredibly convenient because you don’t have to unlock your device to see them. Here’s how:

– Unlock your phone but do not leave the lock screen.
– Press and hold the screen until the lock screen customization area comes up.
– Press Customize and select the lock screen.
– Select the widgets area just underneath the clock.

To edit widgets on the lock screen:
1. When adding widgets, tap them to see any additional customization options.

## How to Add and Edit Widgets on Today View
The Today View is a dedicated space for widgets that provides up-to-date information about your top apps. To add new widgets:
1. Scroll to the bottom of your Today View screen.
2. Press Edit.
3. Press (+) symbol in upper left corner of screen.
4. Select any widgets you want to add.

To edit or move widgets in Today View:
1. Scroll to bottom of Today View screen
2. Press Edit
3. Tap on any widgets you want to edit
4 Apply new settings or drag them around

## How to Turn an App into a Widget
You can turn any app into a widget for easy access from your home or lock screens by following these steps:

1. Long press on your screen until apps start shaking
2. Press (+) button in top left corner
3. Scroll down until you reach list of apps and select one
4. You’ll see what app offers for widgets, then press Add Widget

## Best Apps for Customizable Widgets
There are numerous third-party apps releasing their own customizable widgets for iPhones, offering unique features that enhance functionality:

– **Widgetsmith**: It allows customizing lock and home screen widgets with different graphics and colors than standard Apple ones.

– **ScreenKit**: This app provides tools for completely customizing lock screens with new custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers.

For more information about interactive iOS 17 widgets, check out our guide!

## iPhone Widgets: Pros and Cons
Widgets offer convenient ways of getting up-to-date information from important apps but can also rapidly drain battery life while cluttering up screens:

**Pros:**
– Convenient access to important app information
– Customization opportunities

**Cons:**
– Rapid battery drain
– Potential cluttering of screens

Overall, incorporating widgets into your iPhone experience can enhance accessibility but requires careful management for optimal use without draining resources or creating cluttered screens.