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Wednesday October 26, 2022 11:14 am PDT by Juli Clover
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With the iOS 16.2 beta, Apple has introduced a new Sleep widget that can Off Wi-Fi 6E
be added to the new iOS 16 Lock Screen alongside other widgets.

The Sleep widget is the only new widget addition in iOS 16.2, and it draws
from data stored in the Health app and collected by the Apple Watch or
other sleep tracking devices. It provides information such as time spent in
bed and sleep quality, with three variants available.

A simple one tile widget shows the amount of time that you spent in bed,
and two multi-tile options display either a bar chart that shows sleep quality
or a larger widget that shows time in bed along with a visual representation.
Tapping on the widget opens up the Sleep section of the Health app.

On iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models, the Sleep widget is collapsed down
when the display is dimmed for the always-on display mode, with a series of
lines available for the two tile widget and a bed icon available for the single
tile widget.

iOS 16.2 is limited to developers at the current time, with Apple having
provided one beta so far. The update is likely to expand to public beta
testers in the near future.

Related Roundups: iOS 16, iPadOS 16

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[ 31 comments ]

Top Rated Comments

Randel.D
15 hours ago at 11:20 am
8HR and 57MIN in bed... on a WEDNESDAY! My 6-hour average is
jealous over here
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)

TheYayAreaLiving ?
15 hours ago at 11:22 am
I barely get any type of sleep. This would drive me crazy. Las Vegas
is open 24/7. So, No sleep.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)

ProfessionalFan
14 hours ago at 12:12 pm
They need to allow more widgets or more space for the widgets
anyway. Just too tiny of a space currently.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)

iDarth_Betar
15 hours ago at 11:24 am
I’m already aware of my roller coaster sleep pattern. I don’t need
reminded first thing in the morning when unlocking my phone.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

McKodiak
15 hours ago at 11:30 am
If only they'd fix how sleep is tracked. It only tracks between your
scheduled sleep time and wake time. If you sleep pass the alarm,
that sleep isn't counted.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

MrGimper
14 hours ago at 11:43 am
Still need more than one line of widgets on the Lock Screen
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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