Apple’s upcoming mobile operating system, iOS 18, which is expected to drop in September, will introduce versatile customization features on the Lock Screen, including the ability to alter or remove the flashlight and camera buttons. This will provide users with the luxury of tailoring their Lock Screen layout to suit their preferences.
The beta version of iOS 18 heralds a winds of change to long-standing features. Shortcut buttons that have been integral to the iOS interface since iPhone X and iOS 11 will undergo modifications aimed at easier and more intuitive navigation.
The new OS plans to remodel these convenience settings in pursuit of a streamlined user experience, while promising new features to bolster productivity and user convenience. These changes, while promising improved navigation, might also instigate a learning phase for veteran iOS users.
The iOS 18 update promises a shift to the Control Center function, enabling users to replace Lock Screen buttons with features like Dark Mode, Airplane Mode, Calculator, Accessibility features, and Translate. The integration of a Shortcuts tool, with its promise to amplify the Lock Screen’s functionality, signifies a complete makeover of the Control Center.
This complete overhaul, while introducing a smoother user interface, has retained the Control Center’s hallmark simplicity and user-friendliness. This enhanced access to prevalent applications along with a commitment to simplicity, aims to hone efficiency and user experience.
The novel operating system will also permit developers and users to display the icons of third-party apps on the Control Center and the Lock Screen.
Customizing lock screen in iOS 18
Some features, however, will still require Face ID or Touch ID verification from the Lock Screen, reaffirming Apple’s commitment to user privacy and data protection.
While ensuring faster and convenient app access, these changes will not encroach upon user privacy. It remains to be seen how these innovations will transform user interactions with the operating system and the broader Apple experience.
Modifying Lock Screen buttons on iOS 18 is a simple process. Under the device’s main screen “Settings” option, select “Display & Brightness” and proceed to “Lock Screen”. From here, choose from an array of options to customize Lock Screen buttons and hit “Save” to effect the changes.
Note that the Camera app will still be accessible via a swipe to the left on the Lock Screen, irrespective of whether its button is removed. As iOS continues to evolve, it maintains its commitment to a secure and user-friendly design, while offering personalized usage options. With iOS 18, Apple seeks to reconcile user personalization and device security without compromising on its trademark user-friendly interface.
