We know that Apple wants to make significant changes to the iPhone experience with iOS 18, due later this year. Previous leaks have revealed that iOS 18 will be the biggest update in recent memory. New details show that the home screen of iPhones will change.
iOS 18 will allow more customization
According to Apple analyst Mark Gurman, iOS 18 will give users more options to configure the iPhone interface. In this context, Apple is said to allow more customization.
While details are vague, this suggests that Apple wants to bring the customization controls from competitors like Android to the iPhone. The company could introduce home screen widgets, adjustable icon sizes and new ways to organize apps.
In addition to home screen changes, artificial intelligence will reportedly be one of the focal points of iOS 18. Apple wants to offer an innovative AI strategy to compete with the capabilities of companies like Google. It may even integrate the Google Gemini model into iPhones in this context.
Gurman said that iOS 18 will include many AI-powered innovations to help manage daily life. This seems to be in line with leaks such as Siri improvements, AI playlists for Apple Music, smarter photo management.
iOS 18 is expected to make its debut and beta release at the WWDC conference in June. General availability will be in September-October.