Apple’s latest release, iOS 18, has taken personalisation to a new level with its revamped Control Center. One of the standout features of this update is the introduction of new Control Center widgets that give users seamless access to essential functions and app shortcuts directly from the Control Center. For developers, this evolution presents fresh opportunities in creating more engaging and interactive experiences.

iOS 18 has transformed the Control Center from a static utility panel into a customisable, interactive space. Users can now add widgets that go beyond quick toggles and include interactive elements from both system apps and third-party applications. The redesign emphasises more compact, glanceable information and real-time interactivity. Think of it as an extension of the Home Screen widgets but with the added bonus of immediate accessibility.

With ETA we wanted to create arguably the most important and useful widget in Control Center - at least for those that spend a lot of time on the road. With ETA's directions widget you can get directions to a favourite destination, using your navigation app of choice, in a single tap!

The future of iOS app interaction is more personal, more immediate, and more integrated than ever. With ETA we believe we've honoured Apple's intentions, creating a fantastic widget that gets users into directions in a single tap.

We've put together a handy support document that details how to add and configure ETA's Control Center widget. Click the link below to access.