It is an understatement to say that IOS 26 does not lack unpublished features. Apple did not want to be satisfied with its visual redesign Liquid Glass to make an impression with its update. IOS 26 has many striking new features such as live translation, calls for calls or space scenes.
Reverse of the medal, these major developments take all the light and can hide other interesting innovations, such as album pockets animated on the lock screen. This function is not only supported by Apple Music: third -party applications are also entitled to it.
The animated album covers of iOS 26 also on Spotify?
When you listen to music on iOS 26 and find yourself on the locking screen of your iPhone, the pocket visible on the device can come alive if the artist’s album is compatible with this function. During the WWDC 2025, Apple presented this innovation by announcing its Support on Apple Music.
Good news, third -party applications can also animate album covers on the lock screen. The developers benefit from an API thanks to which they can reveal an animation instead of a fixed image. For the time being, it is impossible to know if Spotify intends to take advantage of this functionality.
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The musical streaming platform is often reluctant to embrace the Apple ecosystem, as evidenced by the non -management of AirPlay 2 or reading on HomePod in native. Hopefully for users that Spotify, who lived its first full year of profitability in 2024, played the game.
Remember that the first public beta of iOS 26 will be available next July. The public version will be released on the iPhone compatible this fall. In the meantime, you can already install the beta developers of iOS 26 on your device.
Do not forget to consult the list of features of iOS 26 now so as not to miss anything.
