iOS 18 will finally let you customize your icons, unlock them from the grid | TechCrunch

iOS 18 introduces customizable app icons and widgets on iPhone Home Screen, eliminating the need for workarounds like blank widgets. Dark mode icons and color tinting are also included.

Apple responds to iPhone users' need for customization, which previously required complex workarounds like iOS Shortcuts with custom icons. Android's Material You also offers similar customization options.

Apple caught off guard by iOS 14's customization trend, leading to increased downloads for Home Screen apps and widget adoption. iOS 18 addresses this by supporting flexible icon placement and color tinting.

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