Improved Customization
We finally got widgets! We finally got better lock screens! We can finally change what our Home Screen shows based on Focus! And we can use Shortcuts to make custom icons (sort of).
Over time, Apple has made it easier to customize iOS without compromising its classic look. There’s a good chance Apple will make some additional improvements in iOS 18, such as finally letting you place icons anywhere you like, but nobody really knows how drastic those changes might be.
Here are a few simple things we’d like to see:
- Ability to rename apps and customize their icon (without using Shortcuts).
- Pop-up widgets that appear when long-pressing an app icon.
- Dynamic icon support for third-party apps; similar to the Clock and Calendar icons.
- Custom dock icons depending on Focus.
- Option to hide/toggle apps in the App Library — such as sticker apps or Apple Watch apps.