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.

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.

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.