How to follow live sports scores on your iPhone lock screen

Experience the latest iOS 16 update where iPhone users can conveniently monitor real-time sports scores such as cricket or football on their lock screen through the Live Activity feature. Users with Dynamic Island on their iPhones can enjoy an enhanced interactive experience, staying informed about scores even while using other applications.

For optimum performance, Live Activity functions seamlessly on iPhone models equipped with Dynamic Island features like the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15, or iPhone 16 series. It is compatible with any iPhone running iOS 16.1 or above.

1. Access Settings, navigate to the specified application, and enable the options for “Allow Activity” and “More Frequent Updates.” Make sure to also check if there is a setting inside the application that needs to be turned on to view real-time scores on your lock screen. choose the app > toggle on Allow Activity and More Frequent Updates.
2. You may need to activate a setting within the app to display live scores on your lock screen.

After the widget displays, allow the application to access Live Activity.

Live Activity will also be seamlessly integrated into iPhones featuring Dynamic Island. By tapping on the Dynamic Island widget, users can access the app, and an extended press will reveal additional score details.

Live Activity for an application can be ended by swiping the widget off the lock screen. Leading cricket applications in India, such as Cric Pulse and Cricbuzz, are compatible with Live Activity features.