iPhone user? Uber just got a huge free upgrade Apple fans will love

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last updated 24 February 2023

iPhone lover? Uber user? Well, I have some potentially great news for you, as Uber has just rolled out a major upgrade for its app design, which in particular benefits Apple users.

If you possess one of the best iPhones running iOS 16 or above then you can now easily track the live progress of an Uber ride thanks to the integration of Apple's Live Activities. That means seeing a mini preview of crucial Uber booking info can be displayed at a glance.

As such you can easily track the live progress of a ride, receive vehicle details, latest estimated time of arrival (ETA), and trip status all from your iPhone's Lock Screen – no need to even open the Uber app in full.

If you possess an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max then Dynamic Island support from Uber means it'll look even prettier too – although I'm yet to see the updated design in full effect on the latest and biggest Apple handset.

There's more, too, with Uber also updating its home screen by adding a new 'Service' tab to "make it easier to find all the rides and delivery offerings in your city". I like how Uber and Uber Eats all appear within the one app, making it super-easy to track.

Uber also says its app update brings more personalisation. The addition of 'Saved Places' appears when you're plotting a ride, which will make it extra easy to navigate home at double-quick speed.

Go check the App Store for your update now, or indeed Google Play as the app is updated across both iOS and Android (the latter minus Dynamic Island update, of course).

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Mike is T3's Tech Editor. He's been writing about consumer technology for 15 years and his beat covers phones – of which he's seen hundreds of handsets over the years – laptops, gaming, TV & audio, and more. There's little consumer tech he's not had a hand at trying, and with extensive commissioning and editing experience, he knows the industry inside out. As the former Reviews Editor at Pocket-lint for 10 years where he furthered his knowledge and expertise, whilst writing about literally thousands of products, he's also provided work for publications such as Wired, The Guardian, Metro, and more.