Want to stay up to date with the ongoing election results on Tuesday without constantly checking the news and social media sites? Apple has a solution, at least for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users.
Starting late Tuesday, Apple News will show election results on your device’s home screen and lock screen with real-time updates. iPhone owners can see their results through the Live Activity feature, which displays information in the dynamic island area at the top.
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To enable it, simply open Apple News on your device. Look for the heading “Follow the election live” under Top Stories or Special Coverage. Tap the little clock icon next to it and a message will pop up letting you know that you’ve scheduled a live activity. Once the event starts, you’ll see real-time updates on your home screen and lock screen.
The message did not specify a specific time when the results would begin, other than tonight. But once TV networks, news sites and other sources start releasing preliminary results, that’s likely when coverage of Apple will start as well.
Your iPhone and iPad lock screen features a large, interactive widget that gives you access to the latest election coverage. According to AppleInsider. Dynamic Island shows continuous updates about each candidate’s election numbers, but of course only on devices that support this feature. Apple Watch wearers will now be able to view a live activity feed through a widget on the Smart Stack.
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This year’s presidential election is expected to be a must-see from start to finish, so instead of keeping your eyes peeled all night, it might be better to check back regularly for the latest results. yeah. If preliminary results are close, the tally and live activity feed could continue for some time.
