Yeah, I’ll admit it: My iPhone Home Screen is an unholy mess.
There are apps everywhere, in no order whatsoever, and I have screen after screen of them. It’s a usability nightmare.
Actually, not quite true: I did move a couple of my most-used apps to the first Home Screen to make them more accessible. But apart from that, it’s a random jumble.
I should really do a quick audit, identify my most-used apps, and hide the rest.
Say what? Yes, new in iOS 18 is the ability to hide apps — and lock them, too.
Having just half a dozen apps visible on the Home Screen would make a big difference. Plus, it’s good for hiding those apps you don’t want people to know about — like dating or gambling apps.
Also in today’s newsletter:
Here’s another cool feature coming in iOS 18: You can easily add a soundtrack to your iPhone videos.
Sorry for the inconvenience, but it’s time to update everything again. Apple just fixed a nasty bug affecting iPhones, iPads and Macs.
Ever try jamming an AirTag into your wallet? It’s … not good. This super-slim AirTag alternative will slide right in, and it also works with Apple’s Find My network.
Upcoming Apple TV+ psycho-thriller Disclaimer packs plenty of Oscar winners, if nothing else. Check out the first teaser trailer.
— Leander Kahney, EIC.
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