when were widgets released?
Asked on 08/06/2024
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Widgets were first introduced in iOS 14. This information is mentioned in the session titled "Extend your app’s controls across the system":
"IOS 14 introduced WidgetKit, which allows apps to display visually rich, custom styled content with detailed information, making a widget the perfect way to display the weather or your next calendar event."
For more details, you can refer to the session Extend your app’s controls across the system.
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