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The long and arduous waiting for iPhone 12 continues, Apple has given iPhone owners a break by releasing iOS 14 which is a revolutionary update to iOS with regard to customization for users.

Although iOS has received praise over it because of its reliability, stability and its amazing app ecosystem even the most passionate user of iOS will have to admit that the user didn't have plenty of choices when it came to personalizing their iPhone.

All of that is changing that with iOS 14. With the option to set an entirely new default browser or email application to completely changing your home screens by incorporating customized widgets and icons for apps There's a wealth of options to create your iPhone completely yours.

Here's how you can make use of some of the most exciting new features in iOS 14.

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How do you add widgets on your home screen on iOS 14

A long-awaited feature for those who switched between Android to iPhone The widgets on your home screen much more than a simple launcher for apps. Certain widgets, such as the default widget, offer information or allow interaction such as those in the Music widget. Although it's still in its early days and app developers are working to incorporate widgets, there's already plenty of them available, and installing them on your phone is easy. Here's how to do it:

• Long press the screen to reveal an area of your screen at home
• Tap the plus icon located at the top of the screen.
• Drop the widget anywhere you'd like in your main screen

How can I build custom widgets on iOS 14

Standard widgets are fine but what's in fashion following the launch of iOS 14 is the creation of custom widgets that let you make fully themed and curated home screens. To do this, you'll need an additional app. At this moment, the most well-known alternative is Widgetsmith which is a free application that offers a subscription upgrade if you're looking for premium features like tide, weather and certain exclusive options, but you can get all the basics using this free app.

• Get Widgetsmith through the App Store.
• Open Widgetsmith.
• Choose small medium or large widget, based on what you'd like to create.
• Rename the widget located at on the upper right corner of your screen.
• Click on the widget that is default to alter it.
• Browse through the categories and locate the kind of widget you desire; there are 10 categories total to pick from.
• This is where you can really customize options. The choices will depend on the widget type but may include fonts and tint colors border color, background color and color.
• When you've got the widget just the way you would like it to look then tap to savein in the top-right.
• Return to the home screen and press long-press on an open space.
• Press the plus button located in the lower-right hand corner.
• Click the Widgetsmithand choose the custom widget that you created earlier and then tap on Add Widget.

How do you create custom icons for apps in iOS 14

Sometimes, an app you truly enjoy has a logo that you don't like regardless of its color, or even the name itself. Now, you can take action to change it. In iOS 14 you can utilize the built-in Shortcuts application to create an icon that is custom for any app. What you'll technically do is create the bookmark which will open the app, however the final result will be an app icon that is custom-designed for your home screen, so that it is easy to use the app without having to look at an unattractive icon.

• Open Shortcuts.
• Tap the plus icon located in the top-left corner.
• Choose Add Action.
• Find "Open App" and then tap the icon (Tap"i" to save the action) "i" to favorite the action for later use.)
• Tap Choose.
• Select the application you'd like to modify.
• Click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
• Enter an address (this will be used to access it via Siri) after which tap "Add to home" on the Screen.
• Enter the name you want to appear in your home Screen before tapping the symbol on the left of it.
• Choose the to open a file, Choose Photo or Choose Take Photograph to create a new icon for the app.
• Modify the image in the way you want within the frame, then tap Select.
• Click the Add buttonand and the image will show up on your desktop.

How do you set a different default browser for iOS 14

Although Apple has let you install different browsers for a long time however, if you click any link that isn't in the browser, it will bring users through Safari. Thankfully, this is now over when you install iOS 14 and, if you prefer using Google, Edge, Duck Duck Go or a different browser, you are now able to make it the default choice for all the links in your iPhone.

• Open Settings.
• Select the browser you want to use, then tap it.
• Click on the default browser app and then select the preferred browser.
• If you see a check on the app, it's ready.

How do I set a new default email for iOS 14

Like browsers, if there is an alternative mail program to Apple Mail, you can now choose Apple Mail as the default choice on your iPhone.

• Open Settings.
• Click on the mail app you would like to use, then tap it.
• Click on the default mail app and then select the preferred email app.
• When a check appears on the app, you're ready.

How do you organize your apps using the App Library within iOS 14

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The release of iOS 14.4, Apple gives users finally the choice to not display every app displayed on their home page. If you want to have all of your apps, head through your App Library. It's always at the top of your previous homepage. It features an option to search on top that will automatically sort the apps you have in a series of folders, based on categories. You can also find an app directory of recommended apps that you could utilize and the most recent apps.

After you've carefully designed your home screens by customizing icons and widgets but the final thing you'd like to see to see is apps randomly drop onto the pages. This article will show you how to set up the new apps to download to your App Library, instead of instantly being displayed at the top of your screen.

• Open Settings.
• Scroll down, then press home screen.
• Select App Library Only.

How can you hide frequently utilized apps in iOS 14

We've worked on making new apps directly go to the App Library But what about clearing your current home screen? This is easy as well If you're making your home screens more customizable There are a few apps that do not make it to the list. Here's how you can eliminate those annoying apps that shouldn't be on your home screens however, they are essential to save on your iPhone.