{"id":55867,"date":"2025-06-17T23:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T21:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=55867"},"modified":"2025-06-17T23:00:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T21:00:52","slug":"ios-26-five-new-lock-screen-features-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/allgemein\/ios-26-fuenf-neue-sperrbildschirm-funktionen-im-ueberblick","title":{"rendered":"iOS 26: Five new lock screen features at a glance"},"content":{"rendered":"

With iOS 26, Apple has made several adjustments to the lock screen. The update is primarily aimed at users who like to customize their iPhone or want to access certain functions more quickly. Many details from the developer beta show how Apple is improving usability while introducing new visual elements. iOS 26 is still in the testing phase, but the features that are emerging are already quite concrete.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An iPhone's lock screen is more than just a display for the time and notifications. With iOS 26, Apple is introducing five new features that make both a visual and functional difference. Some features are aimed at all iPhones from the iPhone 12 onward, while others require a newer model. Users of an iPhone 15 Pro or newer will especially benefit from additional effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Widgets can be moved \u2013 up or down<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In previous versions of iOS, the widget bar on the lock screen was fixed directly below the clock. In iOS 26, this bar can be moved in customize mode. You can drag it down so that it appears directly above the two quick actions\u2014if you have them enabled. This new placement is especially useful if you use your iPhone with one hand. The widgets are then easier to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time scalable with drag handle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another detail concerns the display of the time. In iOS 26, you can enlarge it in adjust mode. There's a new handle in the lower right corner of the selection frame. The numbers can be adjusted so that they take up about half the display height. If widgets are enabled on the lock screen, they are automatically moved down. Furthermore, the system now also takes the depth effect into account in photos: If you crop the photo with two fingers, the position of the time automatically adjusts to the subject of the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faster photo selection in adjustment mode<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Those who frequently change their lock screen wallpaper will benefit from a modified photo function in Customize mode. A thumbnail of the currently selected photo is now displayed. When tapped, two options appear: You can either select "Show photo in library" to find the current photo in your library, or tap "Choose photo" as before to choose a new image. This shortens the path to the right wallpaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spatial scenes for more depth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone 15 Pro and newer models can take 3D photos, which are particularly well displayed on Apple Vision Pro. iOS 26 expands this technology and now also allows 2D images to be displayed as 3D scenes directly on the iPhone. The images react to the device's movements, creating a sense of depth. The feature is based on machine learning rather than Apple Intelligence, meaning it's available starting with the iPhone 12. The 3D representation is subtle but visible, especially in landscapes or portraits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n