One of the standout features of iOS 26 is the 3D effect, which introduces a sense of depth and dimension to your lock screen. This feature works by separating the subject of your chosen photo from its ...

The lock screen is the first thing you see when you pick up your iPhone, making it a critical component of your setup. To make it both functional and visually appealing, consider these strategies: A ...

Apple's widgets can be your best friend when you're trying to spruce up your iPhone's home and lock screens. With many third-party apps also offering widget options, there's a lot you can do with ...

Apple’s Pride Luminance wallpaper gives you one of the most customizable iPhone lock screen options in iOS 26.5, with 11 presets and support for up to 12 custom colors. You can also match it with a ...

Instead of a monotonous, staid wallpaper lock screen, you could be greeted by a photo of your favorite person or shots from your last vacation every time you pick up your iPhone. This is thanks to the ...

With the iOS 26 public beta now out, you may have chosen to give the new software update a try ahead of its general release in the fall. If that's the case, Apple has made some changes and feature ...

Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC this week, and while the headline-grabbing Siri overhaul has received the most attention, the Lock Screen has picked up several refinements that you may have missed. Some ...

Switch the buttons for whatever you want. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can change out your iPhone Lock Screen buttons from the standard flashlight and ...