With the declaration of Cyclone Biparjoy as an extremely severe cyclonic storm, it becomes crucial to stay informed about the weather conditions, especially for those residing in coastal areas. One of the convenient methods to receive timely weather alerts on your smartphone is by adding weather widgets to your home screen. Both Android and iOS devices offer built-in weather services that provide accurate and real-time data.
To set up weather widgets and receive instant updates on your Android or iOS device, follow these steps:
Android:
- Long-press on an empty space on your home screen.
- Tap on the “Widgets” or “Add Widgets” option, depending on your device.
- Scroll through the available widgets and locate the weather widget.
- Press and hold the weather widget, then drag it to your desired location on the home screen.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to customize the widget’s appearance and choose your preferred weather provider.
- Save the changes, and the weather widget will now display current weather information and provide updates as needed.
iOS:
- Swipe right on your iPhone’s home screen to access the Today View.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap on the “Edit” button.
- Locate the Weather widget in the list of available widgets.
- Tap the green “+” button next to the Weather widget to add it to your Today View.
- Rearrange the order of widgets if desired by tapping and dragging the handlebars next to each widget.
- Tap “Done” to save the changes, and the Weather widget will now show current weather conditions and updates in the Today View.
By setting up weather widgets on your smartphone’s home screen, you can easily stay updated with the latest weather alerts and make informed decisions to ensure your safety during extreme weather events like Cyclone Biparjoy.
