Set up quick contact widgets on iPhone

Having recently moved over from Android one of the things I really miss is the ability to place several contacts I call frequently on my home screen as a compact widget that dials with 1 click.

Is this actually possible on the iPhone and I'm just missing it?

Using the 2x2 contact widget eats space and still takes 2 clicks to achieve the same action.

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iPhone 15, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 22, 2024 11:12 PM

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