Apple’s iOS 14 comes with a range of new features, these include the ability to have a custom home screen and widgets.
The guys from MacRumors have put together a great video which shows you how to setup custom widgets on your iPhone and also use custom icons for your apps.
As we can see from the video there are lots of different options for customizing the look and feel of your iPhone, including the widgets and also the ability to create custom home screens and more.
Custom Widgets
One of the standout features of iOS 14 is the introduction of custom widgets. Widgets have been a staple on Android devices for years, and Apple has finally brought this functionality to iOS. With custom widgets, you can display information from your favorite apps directly on your home screen. This means you can see your calendar, weather updates, news headlines, and more at a glance without having to open the respective apps.
To set up custom widgets, you simply need to long-press on your home screen, tap the “+” icon in the top left corner, and select the widget you want to add. You can choose from a variety of sizes and customize the widget’s appearance to match your home screen’s aesthetic. Additionally, third-party apps are now offering their own widgets, giving you even more options to personalize your iPhone.
Custom Icons
Another exciting feature in iOS 14 is the ability to use custom icons for your apps. This allows you to completely transform the look of your home screen by replacing the default app icons with ones that better match your style. To do this, you can use the Shortcuts app to create new shortcuts that open your apps and assign custom icons to these shortcuts.
For example, if you want to change the icon for your Messages app, you would create a new shortcut that opens the Messages app, then choose a custom icon for that shortcut. There are many websites and apps that offer custom icon packs, so you can find a design that suits your taste. This feature has sparked a trend of users sharing their custom home screen setups on social media, showcasing their creativity and inspiring others to do the same.
In addition to widgets and custom icons, iOS 14 also introduces other customization options such as the App Library, which automatically organizes your apps into categories, and the ability to hide entire home screen pages. This gives you even more control over how your iPhone looks and functions.
You can find out more information about how to use these custom widgets and icons over at MacRumors at the link below.
Source & Image Credit: MacRumors
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