With iOS 26, Apple has introduced subtle but impactful enhancements to Lock Screen customization, including the ability to place widgets at the bottom. This layout change offers a cleaner and more intuitive look, especially for users who prefer minimal clutter around the clock area. If you’re looking to take advantage of this feature, here’s how to shift your Lock Screen widgets to the bottom in just a few simple steps.
- To get going, access your iPhone’s Lock Screen by either pressing the side button or swiping down from the top of the screen.
- Once you’re on the Lock Screen, long-press anywhere on the display. This action brings up the wallpaper gallery, which showcases all your saved Lock Screen styles.
- Next, swipe left or right to find the Lock Screen wallpaper you’d like to customize. Once selected, tap the Customize button located at the bottom of the wallpaper preview. This will open the Lock Screen editor, where you can modify the clock, widgets, and wallpaper.
- Now here’s the key part: look for the small handle or dot just below the clock. Drag this handle downward to increase the size of the clock. As you do so, you’ll notice the widget area moving down automatically.
- Alternatively, you can just drag the widget panel and drop it at the bottom of the wallpaper.
- This effectively repositions your widgets to sit at the bottom of the Lock Screen, below the enlarged clock. It’s a subtle change, but it drastically improves the overall layout and spacing.
- Once you’ve adjusted everything to your liking, don’t forget to tap Done in the top-right corner to save your custom layout.
- And there you have it! Your Lock Screen will now display widgets at the bottom, offering a neater and more modern appearance.
Whether you want quick access to weather, calendar events, or fitness stats, placing widgets at the bottom makes them easier to read and interact with — especially on larger iPhones. So if you’re aiming for a fresh Lock Screen experience, this feature is definitely worth exploring.
iOS 26 continues to refine the user interface with these small but thoughtful changes, giving users more control over how their iPhone looks and works right from the Lock Screen.
