iOS 26 brings those translucent elements and glassy typefaces to the lock screen that you'll find throughout the operating ...

From lock screens to widgets, icon tinting to action button, here are all the ways iOS lets you customize your iPhone. By Jason Cross Senior Editor, Macworld SEP 16, 2024 10:52 am PDT Image: Foundry ...

Farther down the screen, the widget box is now at the bottom of your lock screen rather than at the top: As before, tap Add widgets to drop in mini indicators for iPhone battery level, global time ...

While iOS 16 isn’t a complete overhaul, it does bring a new look to the lock screen. Among the changes to the lock screen in iOS 16 is the ability to add widgets, and MacRumors has a breakdown ...

Other widgets included in the Lock Screen don't get the same sort of treatment as the clock or the buttons, which feels like a missed opportunity. Color changes do apply to them, but not any of ...

Apple has redesigned the iOS 26 Lock Screen to take full advantage of Liquid Glass, its new unifying UI vision that encompasses all its operating systems. With dynamic fonts, 3D effects, and an ...

Google has introduced a new update for Gemini, allowing users to access the AI chatbot directly from their iPhone's lock screen. This feature, first reported by 9to5Google, enables users to engage ...

With enhanced widgets, lock screen personalization, advanced themes, and improved accessibility, this update allows you to create a device that truly reflects your style and needs.

If you want subtler animations across iOS, you can enable the Reduce Motion setting. To do this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion and toggle on Reduce Motion.

But even if your iPhone is a few years old, you shouldn't have to keep it in Low Power Mode all day. By making a few small changes, you can give your battery life a big boost.

As part of Apple's Liquid Glass redesign, announced at WWDC 2025, the new iOS 26 will rework some native Apple features and apps. Apple is also updating the Photos app, Safari, FaceTime, Phone ...