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The 10 Best iOS 26 Widgets To Boost Daily Productivity

A new guide spotlights Apple’s native picks that turn glanceable info into quick actions.

Overview

  • Most native widgets can be resized, placed on the Home or Lock Screen, adapt to dark mode and custom wallpapers, support Smart Stacks, and are available on iPadOS 26.
  • Weather adds dynamic backgrounds with hyperlocal updates, hourly forecasts, air quality details, and precipitation alerts.
  • Calendar syncs with Focus modes for context-aware agendas, supports multiple calendar sources, and offers compact or full views.
  • Fitness shows Activity rings, workout summaries, and trends, while Batteries tracks charge levels for iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, and supported Bluetooth accessories.
  • Reminders surfaces smart lists with location-based alerts and pinned lists, and Notes provides Quick Note access alongside pinned notes for fast capture.