The arrival of iOS 27 It aims to be less strident in major design changes, but quite relevant in terms of users' day-to-day experiences. One of the areas where this philosophy will be most noticeable is in the iPhone home screenwhich will finally gain tools designed for those who spend time organizing icons and widgets to your taste.
Instead of focusing on spectacular features, Apple has opted to tweak practical aspects, putting the focus on the stability, performance, and minor visual adjustmentsAmong these, the new undo and redo options when editing the home screen stand out as one of the most talked-about additions of iOS 27, especially in Europe and markets like Spain where the iPhone has a very large user base.
New Undo and Redo buttons on the home screen
One of the most striking new features for the home screen will be the addition of dedicated "Undo" and "Redo" buttons within the editing menu. This function will appear when the user presses and holds on the home screen, the same gesture already used in iOS to move apps, widgets, or folders.
Until now, an accidental flick of the finger could completely mess up a desktop that had taken considerable effort to arrange. With iOS 27, this will be possible. reverse those changes immediately or reapply them if the previous result was more convincing, without having to rearrange everything from scratch page by page.
According to leaks citing Mark Gurman, Bloomberg journalistThese options will be integrated directly into the menu displayed when you enter edit mode on the home screen. The system will no longer rigidly fix each change, offering a "safety net" for those who want to try different designs without fear of losing the previous one.
This tool is shaping up to be especially practical on devices with large screens, such as the iPad or larger iPhoneswhere the number of icons and widgets on each page makes any mistake even more difficult to correct. The idea is to allow experimentation with different layouts without the tedious task of reorganizing everything.
How will home screen editing work in iOS 27?
The editing mechanism will not change in its basics: press and hold on an empty area From the home screen or on an icon, the familiar mode will be activated in which the apps "shake" and can be moved freely. The difference is that, within that menu, clear controls will now appear to undo and redo changes.
In this way, reorganize icons, widgets, and folders It will be much less risky. If the new design isn't satisfactory, a simple tap of the undo button will restore the previous layout. And if you want to revert to the last change, the redo button will allow you to move back to the most recent version.
Reports indicate that Apple is testing the extent to which it will be possible to "go back in time" within a single editing session. While the exact number of steps that can be undone has not yet been specified, the intention is to give users a basic modification history during the customization process.
For those who frequently adjust their home screen, this improvement can make all the difference. There's no longer a need to be so careful when dragging icons between pages or repositioning widgets of different sizes, as the system will offer a much wider margin of error.
Visual retouching: more precise control of the Liquid Glass effect
In addition to these editing features, iOS 27 will introduce subtle visual tweaks, framed within the design style known as Liquid glassThis language, already present in previous versions of the system, is characterized by transparency effects and an appearance close to polished glass.
Leaks indicate that Apple will add a new slider which will allow for more precise fine-tuning of the intensity of that "glass" effect. In practice, this will translate into the ability to better adjust the opacity and the wallpaper blur of elements such as backgrounds, menus and widgets, which can help improve readability or simply adapt the appearance to the tastes of each user.
Until now, the options for modifying these types of effects were quite limited, so this small change expands the scope for customization without altering the essence of the interface. For those who prefer a more understated or less cluttered environment, the ability to reduce the intensity of the crystal This may be especially interesting.
These tweaks fit with the overall strategy of iOS 27: it's not a complete redesign of the home screen, but rather a moderate evolution This update refines details that many users have been requesting for some time. More visual control and fewer unwanted surprises when moving elements are, together, the two main focuses of these changes.
A Snow Leopard-style update: stability ahead of big headlines
The new home screen features arrive within a version of iOS that many analysts describe as a Snow Leopard-style update, referring to the macOS era in which Apple focused on optimizing what already existed instead of overloading the system with flashy features.
In iOS 27, the company would prioritize the correction of carried-over errors Compared to previous versions, the improvements include enhanced responsiveness and more efficient resource usage. Among the stated goals is a slight increase in battery life thanks to better background process management and refinement of the internal code.
Along with that, a Deeper integration of artificial intelligence in different parts of the system, with a revamped and more conversational Siri, support for 5G satellite connectivity, and more advanced multitasking that will allow applications to run more flexibly.
Although many of these features extend beyond the home screen, the overall approach is consistent: less ostentation and more focus on ensuring the whole offers a smoother daily experienceFor those who use the iPhone as their main tool at work or school, these kinds of improvements are often more relevant than a radical change in appearance.
Dates, availability and context for users in Spain and Europe
The official presentation of iOS 27 is scheduled for the WWDC 2026Apple's annual developer conference, taking place from June 8-12, will detail new features, including those related to the home screen, and will make the first beta version of the system available to developers.
According to specialized media outlets such as MacRumors, the usual schedule would be maintained: after several beta versions during the summer, the A stable update is expected to be released in September., coinciding with the presentation of the new generation of iPhone in Europe and the rest of the markets.
In Spain and other European countries, users will be able to install the public betas Weeks after WWDC, if you want to try the new Undo and Redo options on the home screen as soon as possible, although it's worth remembering that beta versions may include bugs and are not recommended for primary use devices.
For most, the reasonable thing to do will be to wait for the final version, which will arrive as a free update for compatible iPhone models. Apple usually details the list of supported devices during the conference itself, but it's assumed that the most recent models available in Europe will be included.
Overall, iOS 27 steers the iPhone home screen towards a more comfortable and flexible experience, with tools like Undo and Redo directly addressing one of the classic annoyances of rearranging icons and widgets, accompanied by finer control over the Liquid Glass effect and an overall focus on stability, battery life, and performance that, without any major overhaul, can make the system feel more well-rounded for everyday use.
