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CNET
23-06-2025
- CNET
Miss the Volume Bar on Your iPhone's Lock Screen? Here's How to Bring It Back
If you're listening to music or a podcast and want to change the volume without unlocking your iPhone, then you probably press the buttons on the side of your phone. While the buttons increase or decrease your volume a set amount, they could leave you choosing between a volume that is slightly too loud or a bit too quiet. But if you keep your iPhone up to date with the latest iOS releases, you can bring the volume bar back to your Lock Screen, giving you more precise control over your iPhone's volume without unlocking your device. Apple removed the volume bar from your Lock Screen when the company released iOS 16 in 2022. But when the company released iOS 18.2 in December, that update allowed you to bring the volume bar back to your iPhone's Lock Screen. If you like using the volume bar, you can return it to your Lock Screen. Read more: Everything You Should Know About iOS 26 Here's how you can reintroduce the volume bar to your Lock Screen in a few easy steps. How to get the volume bar on your iPhone 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility. 3. Tap Audio & Visual under Hearing. 4. Tap the toggle next to Always Show Volume Control. Apple/CNET Now, the next time you're listening to music or a podcast at the gym or on the bus, you can change the volume by using the slider on your Lock Screen. For more on iOS 18, here's what you need to know about iOS 18.5 and iOS 18.4. You can also check out our iOS 18 cheat sheet and everything to know about iOS 26.
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Business Standard
16-06-2025
- Business Standard
iOS 26: Apple will let apps like Spotify access this new Music app feature
Apple previewed iOS 26, the latest platform update for iPhones, at its WWDC25 keynote, unveiling new features including full-screen animated artwork on the Lock Screen when music is playing. While the feature was showcased using Apple Music, Apple is extending support to third-party music apps such as Spotify. To enable this, Apple has introduced a new application programming interface (API) called MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork. According to the company, the API will allow developers to provide animated video clips to display on the Lock Screen while audio content is playing. While this will work by default for Apple Music, implementation will remain optional for third-party developers. The feature will not be limited to music streaming services either—it will also support audiobook and podcast apps. Although no third-party developer has confirmed integration yet, more announcements are expected closer to the public release of iOS 26. Currently, iOS 26 is available through the Apple Developer Programme, with a public beta expected in the coming weeks. The update will roll out to all supported iPhones later this year as a free software update. iOS 26: What is new iOS 26 brings a major redesign under Apple's new Liquid Glass design language, with semi-transparent menus, dynamic shimmer effects, and redesigned UI elements. Lock Screen and Home Screen now support new customisation options including 'clear look' widgets and dynamic clock placement that adapts to your wallpaper. A new spatial effect adds subtle depth to wallpapers. Key updates across native apps include: Messages: AI-powered live translation, the ability to screen unknown senders, custom chat backgrounds, and in-chat polling for group messages. Apple Music: Adds support for full-screen animated Lock Screen art and real-time lyrics translation. Phone and Camera apps: Redesigned interfaces with simplified layouts, new tools like Call Screening and Hold Assist. ALSO READ:
