Lock Screen customization in iOS 26 is both stretchy and 3D

The iOS 26 Lock Screen uses Spatial Photos for wallpapers and lets you stretch the clock using Liquid Glass. It's a big change, and a welcome one.Lock Screen customizations in iOS 26Apple's Lock Screen customization options have improved over the years, and iOS 26 is no exception. Users can personalize their Lock Screen even more, thanks to a few new elements.In iOS 18, this involved allowing users to switch out the Haptic Touch buttons for other shortcuts, but this time it's all about 3D wallpaper and Liquid Glass. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Lock Screen customization in iOS 26 is both stretchy and 3D
The iOS 26 Lock Screen uses Spatial Photos for wallpapers and lets you stretch the clock using Liquid Glass. It's a big change, and a welcome one.

Two smartphones displaying time and a photo shuffle feature for pets. The lock screen shows a black-and-white cat face. Background is a green gradient.
Lock Screen customizations in iOS 26

Apple's Lock Screen customization options have improved over the years, and iOS 26 is no exception. Users can personalize their Lock Screen even more, thanks to a few new elements.

In iOS 18, this involved allowing users to switch out the Haptic Touch buttons for other shortcuts, but this time it's all about 3D wallpaper and Liquid Glass.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums