If rumors are to be believed, iOS 18 will introduce significant customization options for the iPhone home screen. While this feature is common on Android devices, iPhone users may find it challenging to maintain the distinctive iOS aesthetic they are used to.
While the new customization options may add uniqueness to the home screen, it may also dilute the core identity of iOS, distinguishing it from the more open nature of Android.
iOS 18 and the Evolution of the Home Screen
Apple’s grid-based app layout on iOS has been a hallmark of its design. The organization of commonly used apps on the main screen, with widgets adding flair, has been a functional and aesthetic choice. With iOS 18, there will be more flexibility in placing app icons, potentially disrupting the grid layout and introducing blank spaces, reminiscent of Android’s free form arrangement.
