Of course, users will have to wait until the public release of iOS 26 for third-party apps in the App Store to be able to use this new API and show full-bleed animated art on the lock screen.

iOS 26 appears set to take that concept further by introducing animated artwork that fills the entire Lock Screen, making album covers and other visuals more dynamic and engaging.

Animated album art was already visible in the Apple Music app for many popular songs, and now it has come to the Lock Screen for the first time. Not all songs have animated artwork, but the ...

Apple recently previewed iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 and showcased several of its notable capabilities. Now, with this update, Apple could introduce a new layout for the lock screen, which would allow ...