Animated lock screens are a cute gimmick. Your phone comes loaded with a few default options. But if you want to make your own on Android or iOS, you’ll need a third-party app. On iOS, use ...

With iOS 26, Apple has made some additions to the iPhone Lock Screen that aim to make it more customizable than ever. Of ...

The latest One UI 8 beta for Galaxy S25 phones brings a new lock screen clock widget that dynamically adjusts to faces in the background.

Samsung's recent One UI 8 beta reportedly detailed new lock screen customization in its "What's New" splash screen. The ...

Live wallpapers are animated images that come to life when you press and hold your iPhone’s lock screen. Unlike static backgrounds, these wallpapers add movement and personality to your device.

Lock Screen images can also now appear more animated with an AI-powered 3D effect, which Apple SVP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi described as “bringing favorite memories to life.” ...

One of the stylish visual changes to the iPhone on iOS 26 is a new layout for the lock screen when music is playing. Artwork ...

The rumor was true: iOS 26 introduces an option to view full-screen animated album art on the iPhone's Lock Screen for certain Apple Music ...

A new Android app shows you a random animated GIF whenever you unlock your phone. Fernando Alfonso III. Updated on June 6 2025 12:30 pm CDT ... All images via GIF-LOCK. Advertisement.

OS 26 introduces new MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork API for iPhone It lets third-party music apps display animated artwork on ...

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, and ...