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Widgets on your iPhone

Widgets are small tools you can add to your home screen so you can see useful information at a glance without opening an app. This can be especially helpful if you sometimes forget appointments or tasks, as everything is right in front of you when you pick up your phone.

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Once you have unlocked your device, press and hold down any empty space on the home screen.
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The apps will then start to wiggle! Tap on the ‘Edit’ button on the top left.
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From the drop-down menu, tap on 'Add Widget'.
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The widget gallery will then pop up. Scroll through the list and tap on the ‘Reminders’ widget.
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To search for the widget, you can also type 'Reminders' into the search bar at the top.
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Tap on 'Reminders'. Different reminder lists will pop up. Some show one list, others show your upcoming reminders. Swipe through the options and choose the one you prefer.
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Once you have chosen the list you want, tap the blue 'Add Widget' button at the bottom of the screen. The widget will then appear on your home screen.
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You can change the location of your widget by dragging it. Then tap 'Done' in the top right corner.
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Now let’s add the calendar widget. Go back to the widget gallery using the same steps as before. Then, scroll or search for ‘Calendar’ and tap on it.
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Different calendar styles will pop up. Some show today's date, others show the month or upcoming events. Swipe through the options and choose the one you prefer.
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Once you have chosen the calendar you want, tap the red 'Add Widget' button at the bottom of the screen. The widget will then appear on your home screen.
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You can change the location of your widget by dragging it. Then tap 'Done' in the top right corner.

Meet our experts

Charley Landsman

Charley, with a background in teaching, has worked in both educational and community settings, specialising in helping older adults build confidence with technology. Her work has given her a real understanding of the challenges people face when learning new skills later in life, and she enjoys finding simple, practical ways to make technology feel less daunting.

She has created and delivered workshops on topics such as smartphone use, online safety, and everyday digital tools, always adapting her approach to suit different abilities and learning styles. Charley joined JC Explore in 2024, bringing with her a patient, approachable teaching style and a passion for making technology accessible to everyone.

Max Bianconi

Max has worked in the health and social care setting for the past twenty years, gaining extensive experience in supporting individuals and groups in residential and community settings across various roles.
Currently, Max manages JC Explore, a service that provides digital skills training for everyday life using mainstream and assistive technology. In addition to his role, Max serves as a trustee at the Karten Network, a charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and independence of adults with congenital or acquired physical, cognitive, sensory, learning disabilities, or mental health issues through a network of IT centres.
Max is passionate about assistive technology and its impact on people’s lives. He believes that promoting independence and social inclusion leads individuals to a more meaningful life.

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