iOS 16, the new version of the operating system for the iPhone is now available in its third beta for developers. This, focused on improving some bugs and activating functions that were not available until now, but that the company had previously announced, also includes some other more than curious novelties. One of them will undoubtedly appeal to those most familiar with the brand. Apple, specifically, has brought back one of its most emblematic wallpapers: the clownfish.
According to 9to5Macwho has been able to investigate the internal code of iOS 16 beta 3, the clownfish wallpaper that, let us remember, was included in the first iPhonee, it seems not available to apply as wallpaper or lock. At least for the moment.
that the mentioned wallpaper is within the version of iOS 16, it could mean that Apple will activate it soon. Allowing, therefore, add it as one more background to the personalized lock screen, with the possibility of customizing the clock and adding the different available widgets. In fact, the aforementioned portal ensures that some users have already been able to activate the wallpaper on their iPhone; Probably due to an implementation bug in the version. But that, again, suggests that it will soon be available to everyone.
Meanwhile, users who want include this wallpaper on your iPhoneeither with iOS 16 or earlier, they can do it if they download the image from this link. In iOS 16, for the system to detect depth and thus allow you to add that effect to the clock and other elements, you need to save it in the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad. Then, you just have to apply it as wallpaper or lock.
iOS 16 will allow you to customize the lock screen with more options that go beyond new backgrounds
One of the most important novelties of iOS 16 is, in fact, the ability to customize the lock screen. Until now, Apple only allowed to modify the background of it by predetermined images or photographs that the user has available in his photo library. Now, with iOS 16, it is possible to include backgrounds that are animated or change depending on, for example, the weather, time, or location.
iOS 16 also allows add widgets to lock screen. Of course, with a much simpler design than those that we can find on the home screen. The goal, after all, is to be able to see relevant information quickly, without having to unlock the terminal. It is possible to include a calendar widget, to check the date and important events. Also one to see physical activity, weather, battery, etc. Third party apps can also create widgets for this lock screen.
Regarding iOS 16 customization, Apple also allows you to create different lock screen layouts for each focus mode. For example, if the user has a focus mode of ‘Work’, you can include a more professional background. Also some widgets according to the apps you use to work, as well as activating, for example, the possibility of muting notifications from those apps you don’t use.