Apple is bringing third-party Control Center widgets to watchOS 26
Apple is holding its annual Worldwide Developers Conference next week where we’ll see its latest operating systems which are expected to see a major visual overhaul and new naming scheme.
According to a new report from 9to5Mac, watchOS 26 will offer third-party widgets in the Control Center. This has been a longtime request for Apple Watch users who have so far only had access to Apple’s first-party apps and toggles in the drop-down menu.
Users will also be able to fully customize the widget placement on their smartwatch via the Apple Watch app on their iPhone.
Reader comments
- Anonymous
- YYX
I can see why you’d say that but don’t you think people are smart enough to know the 26 version is the latest since they’re, you know, living in the year 2025 — not ‘26! 🤣! The iHate is so, so real!
- Anonymous
- y6H
It makes it easier for the lay person to know whether their device's software is out of date. Which in turn helps with security for the general public among others things.
- Anonymous
- 7@8
...Now, we can debate the dishonesty of labelling something being released to the public in the spring of 2025 as something deserving a 2026 name. But hey, it's Apple! When were they honest last time? So, better to lie than admitting they'...
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