So does Android. Of course, when you are using the phone, you aren't always at the lock screen. iOS has the swipe-up on the homescreen to get music controls, which, while its a different access method than widgets, is a clear indication that someone at Apple thinks that something besides "lock screen" and "launch the app" is useful.
Widgets are a more general solution, and suit the fact that users have different things that they want that kind of quick access to.
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Well I don't really think that's a good use. iOS has the music controls on the lock screen
So does Android. Of course, when you are using the phone, you aren't always at the lock screen. iOS has the swipe-up on the homescreen to get music controls, which, while its a different access method than widgets, is a clear indication that someone at Apple thinks that something besides "lock screen" and "launch the app" is useful.
Widgets are a more general solution, and suit the fact that users have different things that they want that kind of quick access to.