If you have a favorite website that you keep returning to repeatedly, one very convenient thing you can do is put a direct link on your smartphone home screen. Identical to a standard browser bookmark ...

You can also search for apps from the App Library and add them to your home screen from the search results. This article explains how to move apps from the App Library to the home screen on your ...

Accessing the Settings app frequently can be cumbersome, especially if you need to navigate through multiple screens to reach it. To simplify this process, you can add the Settings app directly to ...

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Want to stay informed with expert analysis and evidence-based news without the hassle of searching for us every time? Adding The Conversation to your phone’s home screen is a quick and easy way to get ...

Yesterday’s release of iOS 18 brought many new improvements and enhancements to the iOS Home Screen. The update includes a few subtle changes but also features fundamental changes to iOS design ...

Apple is bringing two new apps to iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with the release of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, respectively. The Liquid Glass redesigned update will add the Apple Games app and ...

Tap and hold or just drag the app from the App Library App Library > long press the app > tap Add to Home Screen. You can also search for apps from the App Library and add them to your home screen ...