Apple has made it easier for iPhone users to track the results of the 2024 US election on their lock screens. This lock screen widget made an appearance earlier this year to help users track the caucus results. If you’re compulsively checking the electoral vote count, this tracker will come in very handy. It bypasses the need to open the browser and refresh the results page every time you want to view the count. So, let’s take a look at how you can add Apple’s election results tracker to your iPhone’s lock screen.
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Track the results directly on the Dynamic Island
If you own a newer iPhone (iPhone 14 Pro or above), you can put the Dynamic Island to good use. Since its introduction in 2022, this pill-shaped cutout has been integrated with a lot of third-party apps. Since the election tracking widget is a part of Apple’s native News app, it makes sense that it would be compatible with the Dynamic Island as well. The results graphic for the Dynamic Island is quite minimal and far from distracting.
If you own an older iPhone that has a notch instead of the Dynamic Island, you can always add a lock screen widget to track the election results. This widget gets refreshed automatically as the polling numbers are updated. There is a possibility that it will take multiple days to count the votes in close states like Georgia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. Pinning this widget to the lock screen will keep you updated at a glance.
Add Apple’s election results tracker to your iPhone’s lock screen
Step 1: Launch the News app on your iPhone.
Step 2: If you see the live election updates prompt, tap on Follow Live.
Step 3: If you don’t see the prompt, go to the Today tab.
Step 4: Tap the ‘Follow the 2024 Election’ banner under Top Stories.
Step 5: Your iPhone will notify you that Live Activity has been scheduled. Hit OK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I view the results of the 2024 US election?
The simplest way to view the results of the 2024 US election is by googling the query. Google has a quick tracker in the results section that lets you view the live status of electoral votes along with a pictorial map.
How do I track the 2024 US election results on my iPhone?
Go to the News app on your iPhone, switch to the Today tab, and tap on ‘Follow the 2024 Election’.
Which is the best app to follow the US election results?
You can use the native News app on your iPhone to track the US election results. Other news apps from NYT, AP News, and CNN also have election trackers.
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Final Thoughts
This is how you can track the 2024 US election results on your iPhone’s lock screen. To turn off the tracker, go back to the News app and tap the banner again again. This widget is also available on iPad and Apple Watch. What do you think of this widget? Let us know in the comments!
