iOS 27 Adds AI Wallpaper Tools and Lock Screen Upgrades
iOS 27 brings AI image extension, Image Playground wallpapers, a movable clock, and a swipeable Now Playing widget to the iPhone Lock Screen.
Apple's iOS 27 introduces four new Lock Screen customization features, according to 9to5mac.com. The update adds AI-powered wallpaper extension, Image Playground wallpaper generation, a movable clock, and a swipeable Now Playing widget.
The Extend feature expands images using AI and is available on the Lock Screen in iOS 27. It automatically suggests fixes for photos that don't match the iPhone's aspect ratio.
Image Playground improvements in iOS 27 allow users to generate wallpapers from the wallpaper picker in Settings or on the Lock Screen. The wallpaper picker gains an 'Image Playground' option that creates stylized versions of Photos library images, such as 'Retro Illustration' and 'Animation,' and supports custom wallpapers from natural language descriptions.
iOS 27 also lets users move the Lock Screen clock up to the top row of widgets. Users can swipe away the Now Playing widget on the Lock Screen while audio continues playing.
Beyond the Lock Screen, iOS 27 brings Apple Intelligence editing features to the Photos app, including a revamped Clean Up, Reframe, and a new Extend option.
Quick answers
What new Lock Screen features does iOS 27 add?
iOS 27 adds AI wallpaper extension, Image Playground wallpaper generation, a movable clock, and a swipeable Now Playing widget.
How does the Extend feature work in iOS 27?
Extend expands images using AI on the Lock Screen and automatically suggests fixes for photos that don't match the iPhone's aspect ratio.
Can I generate wallpapers with Image Playground in iOS 27?
Yes. The wallpaper picker gains an 'Image Playground' option that creates stylized versions of Photos library images and supports custom wallpapers from natural language descriptions.