I’ve been using iOS 26 ever since the first developers beta software was released at the end of July. Since then, I've come to test out many of its new features, like Call Screen and Live Translation. However, the one absolutely iOS 26 that continues to impress me the most is its new lock screen.

For as long as I’ve been reviewing the best phones, Android phones have always delivered the best lock screen options. That all changed when I finally started to use iOS 26 and began to uncover its remarkable depth.

I’m not just referring to the way it looks either, just because Apple takes all the extra steps to add even more utility than ever before. Here's all the reasons why I think iOS 26 has the best lock screen around.

Create and customize multiple lock screens

What makes the iOS 26 loc

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