Your apps will jiggle and show a (-) remove button in the upper left corner of each icon. This is your home screen edit mode where you can easily move or remove app icons and widgets.

How to move apps and widgets on the home screen Shuffling your home screen apps and widgets is also a cinch thanks to iOS 18’s customization overhaul.

How to Get Clear App Icons in iOS 26 On your iPhone's Home Screen, long press an empty space until it enters jiggle mode. Tap Edit in the top-left corner, then tap Customize in the pop-up menu.

How to Remove App Labels If you're particularly picky about your aesthetic and want to hide the app labels, you have the option to do that. Simply follow these steps: Long-press on the home screen.

With iOS 18, you can remove app labels, change the color of app icons, arrange apps around the screen in new ways and much more.