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iOS 27 adds four new ways to customize your iPhone’s Lock Screen
iOS 27 continues Apple's trend of personalization with significant enhancements to the iPhone Lock Screen. The update allows users more control over design elements, including a new AI feature called Extend that modifies photos for optimal aspect ratio. Additional options include a smaller clock and the ability to swipe away the Now Playing widget without interrupting playback. These changes aim to showcase wallpapers more prominently while utilizing advanced technology for a seamless experience.
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Published 5 Aug 2026, 18:30 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New customization options for iPhone Lock Screen in iOS 27
- Introduction of AI-driven image editing features in the Photos app
- Extend feature automatically adjusts image content for wallpapers
- Users can shrink and reposition the clock on their Lock Screen
- Now Playing widget can be cleared without stopping audio
Interesting facts
- The Extend feature uses AI to intelligently generate border content for images.
- Custom wallpapers can now be created simply by describing preferences in natural language.
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