Apple's big event WWDC 2025 is going to happen next week and all eyes are on the new versions of iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. This time the news is that apple is bringing a much-awaited feature in watchOS 26 for its smartwatch. And that is third party Control Center widgets.
What is Control Center widget?
Control Center is the place in apple watch from where you can quickly use options like Wi-Fi, battery, flashlight, or do not disturb. Till now it was limited to features made by apple only, but now widgets of third party apps can also be added to it.
Now users will have the power
According to the report, in watchOS 26, users will get the option to completely customize the Control Center according to their own.You will be able to add widgets with the help of iPhone. You will be able to remove those you do not need. And you will also be able to re-order all the widgets according to your choice. That is, now not only Wi-Fi or battery, but you will also be able to keep shortcuts of your favorite third party apps in the Control Center, direct, quick and easy access!
What new will be available in watchOS 26?
watchOS 26 is not limited to widgets only, some more great features are also expected to come with it:
AI Support: With the help of Apple's new technology "Apple Intelligence", smartwatches will be made smarter. However, apple watch will not process AI itself, but smart features will work by connecting to iphone or cloud.
Live Captions with Live Listen: An accessibility feature of iphone will now be available in watch as well. By making iphone a microphone, the audio that you listen to in AirPods or hearing aids, its live subtitles can now be seen on apple watch as well..jpg)
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