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.
In some ways, Apple’s iPhone has never felt more like Android.
But iOS 18 brings some new changes we haven’t had on iPhone before.
For the first time, you’re able to now place your app iconsjust about wherever you want.
Now, you could just choose to put app icons nearly anywhere you like them.
But from here, drag it to the spot you want and let go.
It’ll still respect the grid, so you’re free to’t play itliterallyanywhere.
Once those app icons are where you want them, you’re free to work on their appearance.
Just long-press on the app in question, and chooseRequire Face ID.
When prompted, chooseHide and Require Face ID.
Don’t like the networking options in the top left?
Get rid of them.
For more information on customizing Control Center with iOS 18,follow our guide here.
TapLock Screen, then note the shortcuts in the bottom left and bottom right.
To remove either, tap the(-)button.
For more on customizing your Lock Screen,check out our full article here.
If you don’t want to seeWallpaper Suggestions, uncheck it.
If you want to see Featured Photos first, drag it to the top with the hamburger menu.
To edit your summary, kick off the app, then scroll to the bottom and chooseEdit Summary.
However, swipe over, and you’ll see six emojis available to use as reactions instead.
It’s notquitethe same as customizing other parts of iOS, but hey: custom is custom.
