iOS to bring animated, full-screen album artwork to the lockscreen for Apple Music users
At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled a major visual upgrade for Apple Music on the iPhone Lock Screen. With iOS 26, users will now see animated, full-screen album artwork while listening to music — transforming the lockscreen into a vibrant, immersive playback experience. Apple WWDC 2025 live: full-screen Apple Music experience on Lock Screen
When Apple Music is playing, the entire lockscreen background becomes dynamic, displaying animated visuals tied to the currently playing track. This full-screen layout showcases album art in bold, fluid motion, adding a richer and more personalized feel to music playback.
This feature is part of iOS 26's new Liquid Glass design language, which blends layered visuals with responsive animations throughout the user interface.
Apple says the update will make listening to music feel more alive and connected with your device — and it integrates seamlessly with other lockscreen updates like time-adaptive widgets and customizable wallpapers.
Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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