Animated Artwork: iOS 26 Adds Live Covers to Lock Screen
Apple’s iOS 26 update introduces a vibrant unlock for the iPhone lock screen: animated artwork. While today only Apple Music albums can animate on the lock screen, the new MPMediaItem AnimatedArtwork API opens the door to third-party apps—Spotify, podcast players, and audiobook apps alike—bringing your lock screen to life with dynamic album covers and media … Read more
