iOS 16, the latest mobile operating system for the Apple iPhone, was released to all compatible iPhones on Monday. While the new update is full of cool features, perhaps the biggest is a new customizable lock screen. The new lock screen on iPhone with iOS 16 will allow you to auto-rotate images, enable filters, change font type and color, add widgets and more. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to break free from Apple’s traditionally limited lock screen options, now’s the time. Here’s how to customize your lock screen in iOS 16. Now Playing: Watch This: iOS 16 Test (Edit/Delete Sent Messages, New Lock Screen…
16:22 To customize or add a filter to your lock screen image, just tap and hold the image and tap Customize. From there, swipe left or right to choose from different styles, filters, and fonts. If you want to go beyond the recommended styles on offer, you can customize further by tapping on any item on the lock screen. For example, if you want to change the font or color of the time, you can tap on the clock to do so.

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You can choose from different time fonts. Apple/Snapshot from CNET You can also add widgets directly to the lock screen if you want to have information like the weather, activity rings or calendar events at a glance. You can tap the plus sign below the clock to bring up the Widget Gallery. Then just drag as many widgets as you want from the gallery to the lock screen. iOS 16 lets you add widgets directly to the lock screen. Apple/Snapshot from CNET Once you’ve personalized your lock screen to your specifications, you can tap Done in the top right corner to save it. You can also create a whole new look from scratch. Swipe right on the lock screen to reveal a new wallpaper gallery with different preset collections and designs to choose from. Or you can choose from your own photo library. Apple/Snapshot from CNET If you want to shuffle through a set of photos throughout the day, you can select the Photo Shuffle option. You can browse the Featured Photos library to find smartly curated photos from your photo library.
For more tips, check out how to customize your home screen and 20 settings tweaks that will change the way you use your iPhone. Now playing: Watch this: iOS 16 brings Live Events to your lock screen
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