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Apple's WWDC 2024 introduced several updates related to widgets, particularly focusing on interactivity and integration across different platforms like watchOS, iOS, and macOS.

Key Updates on Widgets:

1. Interactive Widgets:

   • Widgets in watchOS 11 now support interactivity, allowing users to perform actions directly from the widget without opening the app. For example, a home widget can lock or unlock a door with a simple tap. This feature is also available on iOS and macOS, using the same APIs.
   • The interactive widgets can have multiple tap targets and execute actions without launching the app. This is particularly useful for quick actions and enhancing user experience.

2. Accessory Widget Group:

   • A new view template API called Accessory Widget Group has been introduced. It allows for creating a view in an accessory rectangular widget with up to three different pieces of content, enhancing glanceability and interactivity.

3. Relevant Widgets:

   • These widgets allow the system to suggest them to users at the right time, making the smart stack more actionable and intelligent.

4. Double Tap Gesture:

   • The double tap gesture, introduced with Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, has been expanded in watchOS 11 to work in more places within apps, allowing for actions like answering the phone or pausing music.

For more detailed information on interactive widgets, you can refer to the session What’s new in watchOS 11 (02:29).

Relevant Sessions:

• What’s new in watchOS 11
• Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents
• Extend your app’s controls across the system
• What’s new in SwiftUI

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the new capabilities and enhancements in widget functionality across Apple's platforms.