How to customise your iPhone Home Screen in iOS 18

Apple 's iOS 18 update introduces powerful new options for personalising your iPhone 's home screen . Users can now easily resize widgets, change app icon colours, and freely arrange icons anywhere on the screen. These customization features give iPhone owners unprecedented control over their device's look and feel.


Home Screen Customization options in iOS 18:

• Resize and reposition widgets
• Change app icon colours and themes
• Remove app labels for a cleaner look
• Darken or tint the home screen background

How to Customise Your iPhone Home Screen in iOS 18:
1. Add and Resize Widgets

• Long-press an app icon
• Select a widget size from the pop-up menu
• Drag the widget to your desired location
• To resize, long-press the widget and choose a new size

2. Change App Icon Colours

• Long-press the home screen background
• Tap "Edit" in the top-left corner
• Select "Customise"
• Choose "Tinted" and use the colour picker or sliders

3. Freely Arrange App Icons

• Long-press an app icon until it wiggles
• Drag icons anywhere on the screen
• Icons no longer snap to a rigid grid

4. Remove App Labels

• Long-press the home screen background
• Tap "Edit" then "Customise"
• Select "Large" to enlarge icons and remove labels

5. Adjust Home Screen Background

• In the customization menu, tap the sun icon to toggle light/dark mode
• Use "Tinted" option to add a colour overlay to your wallpaper

6. Organise Home Screen Pages

• Long-press background, tap "Edit"
• Select "Edit Pages"
• Reorder, hide, or show entire home screen pages

These new customization options allow for greater personalization than ever before on iPhone. Users can now create unique layouts and colour schemes to truly make their device their own. While some may find the process takes some experimentation, the flexibility offered in iOS 18 opens up exciting possibilities for home screen design .