Refresh your iPhone with 25 stunning palette lock screen wallpapers. Minimal, colorful designs optimized for dark mode, Dynamic Island, and iOS 26 glass effects.

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Apple removed the volume bar from the iPhone's lock screen a few years ago, but you can bring it back to your device in a few easy steps. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice. But ...

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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 ...

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Apple added a ton of features and tweaks with iOS 26, including to the iPhone's Lock Screen. Here's how to customize your iPhone's clock, including its size. The clock might be one of the most-used ...