After releasing the U-Code for passengers to confirm the driver, Uber is launching a new widget on iOS that allows you to quickly call rides. The new feature is now available to all users of the application in the latest version. See now how it works.
Uber’s new widget has two buttons: one for your home address and one for work. Tapping them opens the app with a request for a ride to the corresponding location, skipping the address selection step.
The news was announced on the Uber blog as follows:
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How does the new Uber widget enhance the user experience for passengers requesting rides?
**Interview with Jane Doe, Uber Product Manager**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Jane! It’s exciting to have you here to discuss Uber’s latest feature—a new home screen widget on iOS. Can you explain how this widget enhances the user experience for Uber passengers?
**Jane Doe:** Thank you for having me! The new widget is designed to simplify the ride-request process. With just two taps, users can request a ride to their home or work address without having to navigate through the app. This means a quicker, more straightforward experience, especially for those who frequently travel to these locations.
**Interviewer:** That sounds incredibly convenient! Users have busy lives, and minimizing steps is key. Can you tell us how the widget will handle varying user preferences, like changing saved addresses?
**Jane Doe:** Great question! The widget automatically pulls in the saved addresses from the app. Users can easily update their home or work address within the app itself, and those changes will be reflected instantly on the widget. This ensures that users have the most up-to-date locations at their fingertips.
**Interviewer:** I’m sure many will appreciate that flexibility. However, some users value privacy and may be concerned about the visibility of their locations on the home screen. How is Uber addressing these privacy concerns with the widget?
**Jane Doe:** We take user privacy very seriously. The widget only displays the addresses the user has chosen to save, and they can decide whether to enable or disable the widget at any time. Additionally, users can customize which addresses appear on the widget for added control over their information.
**Interviewer:** Excellent! Now, this feature follows the introduction of the U-Code. How does the new widget fit into Uber’s broader strategy to enhance safety and user convenience?
**Jane Doe:** The U-Code feature, which allows passengers to confirm their driver’s identity, demonstrates our commitment to safety. The widget complements this by streamlining the ride request process, making it easier and faster for users while still maintaining the high safety standards we’ve set.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, given how rapidly technology and user expectations evolve, do you envision any future developments for the Uber widget? Perhaps integrating more functionality?
**Jane Doe:** Absolutely! We are always looking to innovate and improve. Future updates could include more customization options, real-time ride tracking directly from the widget, or even integration with smart home devices. We want to keep enhancing how our users interact with Uber in their daily lives.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Jane, for sharing such insights about this exciting update! It will certainly foster a lot of discussions among users about convenience versus privacy in ride-sharing.
**Jane Doe:** My pleasure! I look forward to seeing how users engage with this new feature.