All articles tagged with #wallpapers
Apple's official wallpapers for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, are now available for download after appearing in the Xcode 27.1 beta. The four high-resolution images, featuring desert dunes against a mountain range, were omitted from the initial iOS 27 release but are set to be integrated into the device's software upon its October 23 launch.
iOS 27 introduces four new Lock Screen customization options: Extend uses AI to add content around image edges so wallpapers fit better; Image Playground lets you generate wallpapers from photos or natural language prompts; you can move the clock to the top area to reveal more of your wallpaper; and you can swipe away the Now Playing widget while music continues playing. These features are initially available to developers and public beta testers, with a full public release planned later this year.
A Galaxy S26 FE firmware leak from SamMobile reveals a One UI 9.5 update banner in the update menu, but it doesn’t confirm the device will run 9.5. Samsung is expected to ship the S26 FE with One UI 9, while 9.5 may debut with the Galaxy S27 lineup in 2027; a beta program could arrive later this year. The leak also shows the FE’s default wallpapers are identical to those on the S26 series.
At WWDC 2026, Apple announced iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 and released a gallery of new wallpapers. Static versions are available now in multiple colors, while dynamic versions that move with device motion will arrive with the official release. The wallpapers feature a stylized “27” and accompany other OS updates like the new Siri app, AI-powered Shortcuts, and enhanced Image Playgrounds; readers can download full-resolution images from the galleries and follow 9to5Mac for full coverage.
Apple released official wallpapers for macOS 27 Golden Gate and highlighted new features including Liquid Glass, a dedicated Siri AI app, and enhanced Shortcuts with natural language processing, in the run-up to WWDC26.
Leaked Pixel 11 wallpapers suggest a shift to darker, more muted colors for the vanilla Pixel 11 (green, purple, pink, black) and similar muted tones for the Pixel 11 Pro; foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold imagery also circulates with color-related codenames. Final color names aren’t confirmed, and Google may be adjusting its color strategy after brighter options in previous generations.
The latest Google Messages beta adds per-chat customization, including color options and wallpapers via a new Chat Themes feature. Users can access it in a chat’s settings under Chat Themes and can pick a photo for wallpapers, signaling a near-rollout on Android after earlier code hints and beta testing.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update adds downloadable, interactive Graphical wallpapers—now eight designs total with two new additions. They animate on interaction (parallax motion or taps) on the lock screen, while home screen stays static. Wallpapers download to save storage and can be uninstalled; access them in Settings under Wallpaper and style > Change wallpapers > Graphical. The update is rolling out to more devices, including the Galaxy S24+.
NASA has released high‑resolution Artemis II photos that you can download and set as desktop wallpapers. The guide explains how to grab images from NASA’s Artemis II image library and apply them as Windows or macOS backgrounds, including fit options. Artemis II will send the Orion spacecraft with a four‑person crew (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen) into lunar orbit for about 10 days before returning to Earth.
Apple's fourth developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.4 brings MacBook Neo wallpapers to all Macs (Purple, Blue, Pink, Yellow) and adds new emoji; they can be enabled via System Settings > Wallpaper. A public beta is coming soon, with a spring launch expected.
Falcom updated its site with a 2025 PC wallpaper round-up featuring key illustrations for Ys X: Proud Nordics, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta, and Trails in the Sky First Chapter, and reiterates Western release plans across Switch, PC, and PlayStation platforms (e.g., Ys X Proud Nordics on Feb 20, 2026; Memoire on Switch in early 2026; Trails 1st Chapter and 2nd Chapter releases).
Apple's iOS 26.3 beta introduces enhanced interoperability with Android devices through a new transfer system, adds notification forwarding for third-party smartwatches limited to the EU, and includes new EU-specific features like proximity pairing and NFC updates, along with minor wallpaper changes. The full release is expected in late January 2026.
iOS 26.3 beta 1 introduces a new dedicated Weather wallpaper section, splitting it from Astronomy, and offers three new live weather condition wallpapers with different styles, making it easier for users to customize their iPhone backgrounds.
iOS 26 introduces easy methods to create custom lock screens on iPhone, allowing users to set wallpapers, add widgets, and personalize fonts and colors through settings, Photos, or direct lock screen customization, enabling a personalized and stylish lock screen experience.
Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 26 after WWDC 2025, featuring new default wallpapers and updates to CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, Wallet, and more, with options to download the new wallpapers for your device.