Enjoy the combination of waving gradients in this Liquid Glass-ready wallpaper collection. As iOS 26 continues to wash over the user base, having inspired backgrounds completes the UI transformation that Apple started in June 2025. Bring a dynamic texture to your Home and Lock Screen with soft color tones as a contrast in this wave iPhone wallpaper.
Wallpaper
Today’s collection is created by @RajjAryaa. He explains the “VORTEX” collection as a set of 15 wallpapers that play with screen depth. He mentions that “each design features a unique, kinetic wave structure, blending professional polish with visual excitement.” Furthermore, “inspired by natural currents, deep shadows, and luminous waves, this collection provides a sophisticated and dynamic backdrop for your device.”
@RajjAryaa allowed us to feature 5 of his Vortex wallpapers for the iDB Wallpapers of the Week collection! My thanks for the feature!
You can download the full set of 15 wallpapers on the dedicated Ko-fi page, where he describes the images as featuring “beautifully sculpted, wavy contours that create an intense sense of depth and flow, making your screen look three-dimensional.”
The small sampling makes for a great mini collection, but does not full capture the elegance of the entire set. Up first is my favorite of the sampling, with a pink, to red, to dark purple gradient that undulates through the saving pattern.
You too can influence the iDB Wallpapers of the Week collection. If you have a favorite wallpaper or website where you find downloads, send them my way via @jim_gresham on X or @jim_gresham@mastodon.social, where I curate the gallery. Follow along for mid-week downloads, general Apple banter, and sneak peeks at upcoming collections.
Previously posted
We previously featured @RajjAryaa’s designs when iOS 26 first launched. He created a great set of frosted gradient downloads that feature the new Lock Screen clock size. The design was part of a wave of new wallpapers that create a playful way to emphasize Lock Screen widgets with the re-sizable clock.
