Apple Inc. AAPL has redefined the way users can track election results, providing live updates directly on the lock screens of iPhones and iPads.
What Happened: On election day in the U.S., Apple News rolled out a feature that enabled users to monitor the electoral count in real-time on their Dynamic Island while multitasking on their devices.
Users can access this feature by registering on Apple News and following the “2024 election live” banner.
If the option isn’t immediately visible, it can be found under “Election 2024” in the “Special Coverage” section of the menu. Once enabled, users will receive a notification confirming the activation of the Live Activity.
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The widgets were available on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches as the U.S. presidential and congressional election votes were counted on Tuesday night. It displayed the electoral count for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, along with Senate and House election results.
The new feature has been well-received on social media, with one user stating it’s “exactly what the ghost of Steve Jobs intended the Dynamic Island be used for.”
Here’s how people reacted to the feature on X, formerly Twitter:
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However, some users complained that the feature crashed in the middle of the voting count, and stopped providing the latest updates.
Why It Matters: The election day has resulted in significant movements across Wall Street and a surge in the shares of Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.
The election night also saw a rise in stock futures and yields on U.S. sovereign debt.
As the election progressed, former President Trump declared victory after winning key battleground states.
While addressing his supporters in New York, Trump stated, “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president.”
At the time of writing, the latest data from the Associated Press showed that Trump secured 267 of the 270 electoral votes required for a win. The Republican Party is also leading in crucial states like Michigan and Wisconsin, which have yet to be decided.
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