How do I create customizable icons for the iOS 18 homescreen?
Generated on 8/19/2024
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To create customizable icons for the iOS 18 home screen, you can take advantage of the new features introduced in iOS 18. App icons and widgets can now appear in light, dark, or tinted versions. A tinted version of your app icon will automatically be available to users after they upgrade to iOS 18. This treatment is intelligently applied to preserve your design intent and maintain legibility, ensuring a consistent visual experience across the home screen.
To customize each version of your app icon, you can refer to the updated human interface guidelines, which provide icon templates and best practices for adapting your icons to these new appearances. Xcode now supports dark and tinted app icon variants, which you can add directly into your asset catalog.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Platforms State of the Union (44:58) session from WWDC 2024.
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