The battle of customization between iPhones and Galaxy smartphones has been ongoing since the first iPhone was launched in 2007, followed by the first Galaxy smartphone in 2009. Both Android and iOS have been known to borrow features from each other over the years, but Android has always been seen as the frontrunner in terms of UI customization.
Rumors have been circulating about the upcoming release of iOS 18, which could potentially bring some long-awaited features to the iPhone. According to MacRumors, iOS 18 is set to introduce blank space support on the iPhone’s home screen, allowing users to have black spaces, columns, and rows between app icons for a more personalized layout. Currently, customizing app icons on iOS can be a tedious process involving the Shortcuts app, while Galaxy users have the advantage of easy customization using third-party apps like the Color Palette and features within the One UI.
Speaking of One UI, Samsung’s operating system offers a range of customization options including changing app icon grid size, folder colors, and more through the Good Lock app suite. With Apple stepping up their game in terms of customization, Samsung may need to continue to innovate and add even more attractive features to One UI to stay ahead of the competition.
In addition to increased customization options, iOS 18 is expected to bring support for RCS messaging, Generative AI support for Siri, and AI features for stock apps. This latest software update from Apple is sure to shake up the smartphone customization game and set a new standard for user experience on mobile devices. Stay tuned for more updates on the release of iOS 18 and how it will impact the ongoing battle between iOS and Android for the title of the most customizable smartphone operating system.
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