If you're listening to music or a podcast and want to change the volume without unlocking your iPhone, then you probably press the buttons on the side of your phone. While the buttons increase or ...

In 2022, Apple removed the iPhone’s volume slider that surfaced on the lock screen when playing media. The company has now revived lock screen volume controls through the iOS 18.2 update. The new ...

With the release of iOS 16 in 2022, Apple removed the volume slider from the iPhone Lock Screen except while using AirPlay. In iOS 18.2, however, Apple has decided to bring back that capability with a ...

Discover how iOS 26 transforms your iPhone lock screen with widgets, live updates, and customization options for ultimate productivity.

You might have noticed that your iPhone shows a useful playback controls widget on the lock screen whenever you're listening to audio. It's multipurpose, too, since you'll see it whether you're ...