iOS 27 finally gives you total control over your iPhone lock screen — here's what to change first
in iOS 27, four new customization options let you finally make your iPhone's lock screen your own.
Apple's iOS 27 introduces significant changes to the iPhone lock screen, giving users unprecedented control over its appearance. Four new customization options allow users to expand photos for perfect fit, create custom wallpapers from scratch using Image Playground, reposition the clock, and eliminate distracting widgets.
Image Playground, Apple's AI image generation tool, now functions directly from the Lock Screen settings. Users can describe their desired wallpaper and let Image Playground generate it. They can also transform existing photos and have full control over the aesthetic. When creating or editing an image, users can choose from distinct styles like Animation, Illustration, Sketch, or ChatGPT.
The Extend feature intelligently expands photos to fit the Lock Screen's aspect ratio, automatically adjusting for tilted horizons or tight portraits. This feature is automatically suggested when a photo doesn't fit the Lock Screen's dimensions.
The Now Playing widget, which appears when listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, can now be dismissed. Swiping left on the playback controls and then left again on the widget removes it from the Lock Screen, clearing clutter without stopping playback. Users can also move the clock to the top row of widgets or shrink it to free up space for their wallpaper. This adjustment focuses on the chosen photo, making it the primary visual element on the Lock Screen.
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