Users can enable the effect in Settings > Wallpaper by choosing suggested Spatial Scenes or almost any photo from their Apple Photos library.
The feature creates a 3D look that shifts as the iPhone moves, and Apple has also built the same effect into the Photos app and its Home Screen widget.
The addition expands iOS 26's customization options, aiming to make photo wallpapers feel more dynamic and personalized each time users pick up their devices.
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