How to make your lock screen background holographic in iOS 26

iOS 26 introduces Spatial Scenes, enabling users to create holographic lock screens with a sense of depth and motion. Unlike static wallpapers, Spatial Scenes react to device movement, separating the subject from the background using machine learning. The feature is exclusive to the lock screen, but it integrates with existing customization options like widgets and clock styles. Choosing photos with clear foreground-background separation is essential for a successful holographic effect. To create a Spatial Scene, users customize or add a wallpaper and tap the hexagon icon to process the image. Users can adjust the image and choose to apply the wallpaper to both the lock and home screens. Spatial Scenes are supported on iPhone 12 models and newer, and disabling Low Power Mode and Reduce Motion can improve the effect. The clock and widgets remain legible thanks to iOS's automatic layering, ensuring both motion and readability. Tilting the iPhone makes the foreground and background shift independently, creating a subtle yet noticeable 3D effect.