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12 New Home Screen Features iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Has for Your iPhone or iPad
12 New Home Screen Features iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Has for Your iPhone or iPad
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 bring a wave of exciting Home Screen customization features, some long-awaited by users. While Apple's release notes didn't highlight all the changes, this article details twelve key improvements:
- Unrestricted App Placement: Finally, place apps, folders, and widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, breaking free from the rigid grid layout. Arrange icons for optimal accessibility or to complement your wallpaper.
- Dark Mode Integration: Dark Mode now dynamically adjusts app icons, folders, widgets, the dock, and wallpaper. You can even enable Dark Mode for the Home Screen independently of the system-wide setting.
- Dark Mode Dimming Control: The new "Customize" menu lets you dim or brighten the wallpaper's appearance in Dark Mode.
- Color Theme Options: "Tinted" mode in the "Customize" menu suggests icon and widget colors that harmonize with your wallpaper. Adjust the color using gradient and luma sliders or a color picker.
- Hide App/Widget Names: The "Large" icon option in the "Customize" menu hides app, folder, and widget names, offering a cleaner aesthetic. (Alternative methods using Unicode characters remain available).
- Easy Widget Resizing: Resize widgets directly on the Home Screen using the quick actions menu or drag handle, eliminating the need to delete and re-add. Convert widgets to icons and vice-versa.
- App Locking and Hiding: Lock apps with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode via the quick actions menu. Some apps also support hiding from the Home Screen and App Library.
- Revised App Library Transition: App Library now pushes the last Home Screen page off-screen instead of cross-fading, providing a smoother transition.
- Hidden App Collection: A new "Hidden" collection in the App Library houses apps locked and hidden from other views.
- New Widgets: New widgets include Home (Electricity Usage/Rates), Health (Daily/Weekly Vitals, Cycle Tracking), and Journal (New Entry/Streaks).
- Updated Widgets: Existing widgets like Calendar (improved event highlighting, Reminders integration), Home (Grid Forecast), and Maps (larger map view) received enhancements.
- Home Screen Icon Refresh: The "Home Screen & App Library" icon in Settings has a new design, aligning with other preference icons.
These improvements significantly enhance Home Screen customization in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Enjoy the new level of control and personalization!
Cover photo, screenshots, and GIFs by Justin Meyers/Gadget Hacks
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