With iOS 16, Apple hopes to revolutionize the fundamental appeal and usability of your iPhone’s lock screen. One of the visual changes the latest iOS update brings is a new depth effect that alters the way your wallpaper appears on the lock screen.
iOS 16: How to Create a Custom 'Depth Effect' Wallpaper for Your Lock Screen
Depth Effect lets you manipulate your lock screen wallpaper by dividing it into layers. For example, the lock screen clock appears partially underneath objects in a background. In this post, we'll show you how Depth Effect works on iOS 16 and how to control it on your iPhone.
Related: Best iOS 16 Wallpapers for Lock Screen Depth Effect
Depth of field is a powerful camera effect that makes the subject in an image stand out against a blurred background. iOS 16 integrates the depth effect with a twist to make the dominant subject in your background the front layer of your lock screen.
