iOS 18 allows apps to be placed anywhere on the Home Screen

Apple has unveiled iOS 18, offering users an entirely fresh approach to app organization and customization on their Home Screen.

Breaking away from the conventional grid layout, iOS 18 will liberate users from the confines of standard app placement, allowing them to position apps freely anywhere on the Home Screen. Whether it’s arranging icons around a favorite wallpaper or aligning them for one-handed navigation, iOS 18 will give users the ability to tailor their Home Screen layout to their exact preferences and habits.

In another Home Screen update, Apple introduces a new customization sheet, enabling users to personalize the appearance of their app icons. With Dark Mode activated, app icons will transition to a sleek, dark aesthetic. Moreover, users can delve deeper into customization by tinting app icons with any color of their choosing. While iOS suggests complementary tints based on the Home Screen wallpaper, users will have the freedom to select their preferred colors, offering a first-of-its kind customization experience for the Home Screen on iPhone.