In iOS 26 Developer Beta 1, the Featured Photos widget doesn’t just show memories anymore—it moves with you. As shown in the video below, photos on the Home Screen now enter a “spatial view” that gently shifts based on how you tilt the device, adding depth and interactivity.
Redditor u/illegalbugtrader showcased the change, and reactions poured in. Some like u/CGNelson called it “a subtle but satisfying upgrade,” while u/badhabit777 felt it was unnecessary: “Not everything needs to move.”
u/tonymillion asked if it could be toggled off, and u/DefinitelyNotDale suggested battery drain concerns. Still, others like u/Fries4Us praised the smoothness and visual polish.
It’s small touches like these that Apple fans often obsess over—but clearly, not everyone loves a dancing widget. Let’s hope there’s a settings toggle soon.
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