Apple News will let you watch election results from your lockscreen
by Justine Calma from The Verge - All Posts on (#6S0A1)
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge For anyone obsessively watching election results in the US, Apple News will bring live updates to iPhone and iPad users' lockscreens. And if you've got a recent iPhone, you can keep tabs on the electoral count right in the Dynamic Island while doing other things on your phone.
To get the updates on your lockscreen, you'll have to register first. Open up Apple News and tap on the Follow the 2024 election live" banner. If you don't see the option right away, look for Election 2024" under the Special Coverage" section of the menu. You should get a notification that the Live Activity has been enabled.
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