{"id":2044,"date":"2025-09-15T22:25:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T21:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/?p=2044"},"modified":"2025-10-01T19:22:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T18:22:38","slug":"4-amazing-ios-updates-and-support-for-spatial-widgets-in-visionos-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/2025\/09\/15\/4-amazing-ios-updates-and-support-for-spatial-widgets-in-visionos-26\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Amazing iOS Updates and Support for Spatial Widgets in visionOS 26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-spatial-widgets\">What is Spatial widgets?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#widget-updates\">Widget Updates<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#date-today\">Date Today<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#hard-disk\">Hard Disk<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#sunrise\">Sunrise<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#my-lunar-new-year\">My Lunar New Year<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I am thrilled to share a big update for four of my apps and the support of Spatial widgets: Date Today, Sunrise, Hard Disk, and My Lunar New Year. They now support iOS 26 and visionOS 26. I have been working hard to make sure these experiences feel fresh, modern, and deeply integrated into the latest versions of Apple\u2019s platforms. And for the first time, all of these apps are also available as spatial widgets on visionOS, bringing familiar information into the next-generation spatial computing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-spatial-widgets\">What is Spatial widgets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spatial widgets are interactive widgets designed for visionOS, Apple\u2019s operating system for spatial computing. Unlike traditional widgets that sit on a phone or tablet screen, spatial widgets exist in 3D space, floating within your environment. They provide glanceable, real-time information that stays accessible as you move between apps or experiences. This makes them a powerful way to bring useful content such as dates, storage information, or countdowns to special days directly into your surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"widget-updates\">Widget Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an overview of all my widget updates and what is new in this version, so you can get the best experience on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"date-today\">Date Today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/date-today\/id1523093827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Date Today<\/a> has always focused on the simplest need: knowing the current date and time at a glance. Furthermore, it provides additional date views you might find useful. For example, the double-month widget lets you see both the current and next month in the medium widget. And with Apple Vision Pro, you can now add multiple spatial widgets anywhere in your space, including a large calendar widget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-os\">iOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose the calendar widget in small, medium, or large sizes. What is new is the customizable analog clock widget, which you can personalize with your preferred colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-calendar-widget-509x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS Double Calendar Widget\" class=\"wp-image-2045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-calendar-widget-509x1024.webp 509w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-calendar-widget-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-calendar-widget.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">iOS Double Calendar Widget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-time-date-widget-light-mode-widgets-509x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS Analog and Day Calendar Widget\" class=\"wp-image-2047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-time-date-widget-light-mode-widgets-509x1024.webp 509w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-time-date-widget-light-mode-widgets-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-time-date-widget-light-mode-widgets.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">iOS Analog and Day Calendar Widget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vision-os\">visionOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add a calendar or combo widget that shows the current day, day of the week, and even your device\u2019s battery level. The choice is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-vision-device-1024x508.webp\" alt=\"Date Today spatial widgets in the kitchen room\" class=\"wp-image-2046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-vision-device-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-vision-device-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-vision-device-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-vision-device-1536x762.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/date-today-vision-device.webp 1587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Date Today spatial widgets in the kitchen room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hard-disk\">Hard Disk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking your storage space should not require diving deep into settings. With <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/hard-disk-monitor-disk-usage\/id1043842695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hard Disk<\/a>, you can instantly see how much room you have left on your device. That by placing the widget on your home screen. Or in your space with Apple Vision Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-os-1\">iOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose any widget size you want and customize it to your preferred style. The new Liquid Glass effect adds a modern and elegant touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-iphone-device-509x1024.webp\" alt=\"iOS Colorful Storage Information Widget\" class=\"wp-image-2049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-iphone-device-509x1024.webp 509w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-iphone-device-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-iphone-device.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">iOS Colorful Storage Information Widget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-liquid-glass-widget-509x1024.webp\" alt=\"Liquid Glass iOS Widget\" class=\"wp-image-2050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-liquid-glass-widget-509x1024.webp 509w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-liquid-glass-widget-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-liquid-glass-widget.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Liquid Glass iOS Widget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vision-os-2\">visionOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On your Apple Vision Pro, you can now place any widget in your space. The new poster-format widget lets you view your storage as a detailed card or as a colorful progress bar with its percentage value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-vision-device-1024x508.webp\" alt=\"Hard Disk spatial widgets in the living room\" class=\"wp-image-2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-vision-device-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-vision-device-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-vision-device-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-vision-device-1536x762.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hard-disk-vision-device.webp 1587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hard Disk spatial widgets in the living room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sunrise\">Sunrise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the Day with Nature\u2019s Clock. With <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sunrise-day-greeter\/id1530008755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunrise<\/a>, I wanted to make the rhythms of nature more accessible in our modern lives. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery as the sun rises and sets, showing you the exact moment it happens on that time. You can also change the display to show the day as a percentage, so you can see how much of the day has been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-os-3\">iOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunrise offers small, medium, and large widgets. Every hour, there is always some activity in the scene \u2014 from a fishing boat during the day to, at 2 a.m., the beam of light from a UFO at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-iphone-device-509x1024.webp\" alt=\"Sunrise Early Morning Scene iOS Widget\" class=\"wp-image-2052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-iphone-device-509x1024.webp 509w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-iphone-device-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-iphone-device.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunrise Early Morning Scene iOS Widget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-morning-509x1024.webp\" alt=\"Late Morning Scene iOS Widget\" class=\"wp-image-2063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-morning-509x1024.webp 509w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-morning-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-morning.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Late Morning Scene iOS Widget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vision-os-4\">visionOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This scenery can also be viewed as a spatial widget anywhere in your space. For example, while watching a movie, you can see the beautiful sun setting along with the current time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-vision-device-1024x508.webp\" alt=\"Sunrise spatial widget in the tv room\" class=\"wp-image-2051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-vision-device-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-vision-device-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-vision-device-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-vision-device-1536x762.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sunrise-vision-device.webp 1587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunrise spatial widget in the tv room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-lunar-new-year\">My Lunar New Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out when the next Lunar New Year is coming. With the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/my-lunar-new-year-countdown\/id1596469569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Lunar New Year<\/a> app update, you can discover your current zodiac sign, along with your element, lucky color, and personality traits. You will even learn which zodiac signs are your best matches. In addition, the app provides a list of Lunar New Year traditions celebrated during the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-os-5\">iOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open the My Lunar New Year app, the first tab shows how many days are left until Lunar New Year. Swiping to the left opens the second tab, where the app calculates your zodiac sign based on the date you select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-home-509x1024.webp\" alt=\"Countdown to Lunar New Year iOS Widget\" class=\"wp-image-2054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-home-509x1024.webp 509w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-home-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-home.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Countdown to Lunar New Year iOS Widget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-your-zodiac-509x1024.webp\" alt=\"Your Zodiac Calculation\" class=\"wp-image-2055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-your-zodiac-509x1024.webp 509w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-your-zodiac-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-your-zodiac.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Your Zodiac Calculation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vision-os-6\">visionOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-vision-device-1024x508.webp\" alt=\"My Lunar New Year spatial widgets in the tv room\" class=\"wp-image-2053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-vision-device-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-vision-device-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-vision-device-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-vision-device-1536x762.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/my-lunar-new-year-vision-device.webp 1587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My Lunar New Year spatial widgets in the tv room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This update is more than just compatibility. It is about reimagining small, essential apps for the future of computing. Whether you are glancing at your phone\u2019s Lock Screen or exploring a spatial workspace in visionOS, I want these apps to bring a little clarity, convenience, and joy to your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All four updated apps are now available on the App Store. You can learn more for each of my application on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/project\/app\/\">my apps overview web page<\/a>. The future is here, and I am excited to share it with you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am thrilled to share a big update for four of my apps and the support of Spatial widgets: Date Today, Sunrise, Hard Disk, and My Lunar New Year. They now support iOS 26 and visionOS 26. 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