Apple introduced many of these changes with iOS 18 in 2024, and iOS 26 brought a new app color scheme to your device.

Android has always had the reputation as the mobile OS to go with for customizability. If you like to mess with your phone, you go that way. If you prefer a more curated experience, you choose Apple.

Apart from the much-ballyhooed (and delayed) Apple Intelligence, a big change to home screen customization and app icon placement is one of iOS 18’s flagship features, alongside an overhauled Control ...

With iOS and iPadOS 18, Apple is entering a second phase of customization for its modern platforms: after widgets and Lock Screens, the company is now turning its attention to icon customization, Home ...

iOS 26 ushers in a new level of customization, allowing you to craft a home screen that seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetics. With features such as liquid glass design, depth effect ...

iOS 18 adds new customization options for the Home Screen, with the option to arrange apps and widgets with open spaces and add new tints to app icons. Control Center has been entirely overhauled with ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Apple released iOS 18 in September, which means it's been ...

Apple finally released iOS 18 to the public on September 16 after months of betas. It’s one of the biggest iOS updates in history, ushering in a new age of Apple Intelligence, more customization, RCS ...

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With the welcome hub, players can choose from a set of widgets to show key info. These widgets can display things like the battery life of the DualSense, how much space is left on the console, a list ...