According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iOS 18 will empower users with unprecedented control over their iPhone’s home screen. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that Apple is planning a major overhaul of app icon customization. For the first time, users will be able to recolor app icons and freely position them on the home screen, breaking free from the current grid system.
Reimagine Your Home Screen with Customizable App Icons
Currently, customizing home screen icons on iOS requires workarounds like creating single-action Shortcuts. However, iOS 18 promises to make this process seamless and user-friendly. Gurman suggests that users will have the ability to “change the color of app icons,” potentially grouping apps visually by assigning color themes.
Imagine having all your social media apps bathed in blue hues, while your financial apps don a sophisticated green. While the extent of customization remains unclear, the possibility of choosing any desired image for an app icon, or simply recoloring existing ones, is exciting.
A New Era of Personalization in iOS 18
Apple’s ongoing efforts to enhance the user experience align with the move towards greater customization. Apple is shaping iOS 18 to be a landmark update, focusing particularly on artificial intelligence (AI). Alongside these AI advancements, Apple is also expected to revamp several built-in apps with new features. This update is anticipated to be one of the most significant iOS updates to date.
Mark Your Calendars for WWDC 2023
The official unveiling of iOS 18 is just around the corner. Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off on June 10th. During this tech conference where the company will showcase the next generation of its operating systems. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage of the event.
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