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How do I ping my phone with the new update?

The widget I used to ping my phones location is gone.

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 7:16 AM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 7:35 AM

Jlpkansas wrote:

The widget I used to ping my phones location is gone.

Technically, that's not a widget. It's the Control Center. And as Rudegar pointed out above, you now access that using the button on the side. Widgets, in the form of a Smart Stack are what now appears when you swipe up.


Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support

Use the Smart Stack to show timely widgets on Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Oct 20, 2023 7:35 AM in response to Jlpkansas

Jlpkansas wrote:

The widget I used to ping my phones location is gone.

Technically, that's not a widget. It's the Control Center. And as Rudegar pointed out above, you now access that using the button on the side. Widgets, in the form of a Smart Stack are what now appears when you swipe up.


Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support

Use the Smart Stack to show timely widgets on Apple Watch - Apple Support


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