Apple announces iOS 18 with more customizable homescreen
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Apple has just announced the next major software upgrade for the iPhone: iOS 18. At the company’s WWDC keynote, software VP Craig Federighi demonstrated a slew of new improvements coming to Apple’s own apps. First up was a more customizable homescreen that finally lets you freely place app icons wherever you want. In dark mode, app icons will take on a darker tone to go easier on your eyes.
Control Center is also getting more advanced; you’ll be able to swipe between multiple pages of controls and toggles for your most important features, with media and smart home controls getting prominent placement. Third-party apps will be able to offer control center integration for the first time. And iOS 18 also (finally) lets you replace the…