Collections of custom visual elements designed to replace the default appearance of application shortcuts on Apple’s mobile operating system are available. These collections often include graphics for a wide array of standard applications, as well as generic images that can be assigned to shortcuts created for websites or custom workflows. An example would be a set designed with a consistent minimalist aesthetic, applied across all applications on a user’s home screen.
The availability of customized visuals for app shortcuts allows users to personalize their devices and create a more aesthetically pleasing and organized home screen. This capability has evolved from early jailbreaking methods to more user-friendly methods involving the Shortcuts app and configuration profiles, offering a degree of customization previously unavailable. This customization helps users to better organize their home screens visually and rapidly locate and access their desired applications.
