iOS 26 Public Beta Unleashes Major Lock Screen Overhauls: What’s New?

iOS 26 Public Beta Unleashes Major Lock Screen Overhauls: What’s New?

iOS 26 Public Beta Unleashes Major Lock Screen Overhauls: What’s New?

iOS 26 Public Beta Unleashes Major Lock Screen Overhauls: What's New?
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The highly anticipated iOS 26 public beta is now available, offering iPhone users an early look at the significant enhancements coming to their devices. Among the most striking changes are a host of dynamic new features for the iPhone Lock Screen, set to redefine user interaction ahead of the general release this fall.

Users can easily download the beta by navigating to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update, then selecting Beta Updates and choosing iOS 26 Public Beta.

This latest beta introduces several notable improvements:

  • Flexible Widget Placement: Unlike previous versions, iOS 26 allows users to drag Lock Screen widgets to the bottom of the display, offering greater customization and improved one-handed accessibility.
  • Resizable Clock: The Lock Screen clock can now be expanded to fill more of the screen, enhancing readability. This dynamic adjustment also accommodates depth effects and photo subjects.
  • Streamlined Photo Access: A new photo selection button in Customize mode provides quick access to the current photo in your library or the option to choose a new image, simplifying wallpaper management.
  • Spatial Scenes for All: Building on the capabilities of the Vision Pro, iOS 26 brings 2D to 3D Spatial Scene conversion to the Photos app for iPhone 12 and newer models. This machine-learning powered feature transforms compatible images into immersive, animated wallpapers that react to device movement.
  • Animated Album Art: Select Apple Music tracks now feature full-screen animated album art directly on the Lock Screen, expanding to create a more immersive visual experience while listening. Apple plans to extend this feature to third-party developers soon.

While features may evolve before the final release, these Lock Screen innovations in iOS 26 signal a major step forward in iPhone personalization and user experience.

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