Google Introduces Maps and Search Widgets for iOS 16 Lock Screen 

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Two Lock Screen Widgets

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Frequent Trip & Search

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4 New iOS 16 Widgets

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Search & Voice Search

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Lens & Lens Shortcuts

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Passkeys

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