Customize Control Center Layout, Resize Controls, Add Third-Party Options in iOS iPadOS

Control Center on your iPhone or iPad is a powerful tool that offers instant access to various controls and features, enhancing your device's usability. With the latest updates in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, you can now customize Control Center more extensively than ever before.

Customizing Control Center Layout

Customizing the layout of Control Center allows you to tailor it to your specific needs. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open Control Center: On an iPhone with Face ID, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen. On an iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom.
2. Enter Edit Mode: Tap the "+" icon at the top left of Control Center to begin editing the controls. Alternatively, you can touch and hold on any empty space in Control Center until the grid appears.
3. Rearrange Controls: Drag any control to a new position within the grid. This allows you to place your most frequently used controls in easy-to-reach locations.
4. Add New Controls: Tap "Add a Control" at the bottom of the screen to open the controls gallery. Here, you can browse through available controls, search for specific ones, or add controls from third-party apps.
5. Exit Edit Mode: When you're satisfied with your layout, tap outside any of the controls or swipe up from the bottom of the screen to exit edit mode.

Resizing Controls

In iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, you can also resize certain controls to make them more accessible:

1. Identify Resizable Controls: Look for controls with a gray curved handle at the bottom right. These controls can be resized.
2. Resize the Control: Drag the handle up, down, or diagonally to resize the control. Release the handle when the control is the desired size.
3. Example: For instance, you can make the Flashlight control larger by dragging its handle, making it easier to tap when needed.

Adding Third-Party Options

One of the significant enhancements in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 is the ability to add controls from third-party apps:

1. Access the Controls Gallery: Tap "Add a Control" at the bottom of the screen while in edit mode.
2. Browse Third-Party Controls: Scroll through the controls gallery to find and add controls from third-party apps. You can also search for specific controls using the search field.
3. Add the Control: Tap the desired control to add it to your Control Center. You can then move or resize it as needed.

Additional Tips

• Multiple Screens: If you run out of space on the existing screens, you can create additional screens by swiping down to the last screen, tapping the "+" icon, and then tapping "Add a Control".
• Quick Access to Settings: Many controls offer quick access to their respective settings. For example, touching and holding the Wi-Fi control allows you to switch between available networks or jump directly to Wi-Fi settings.
• Power Off from Control Center: In iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, you can now power off your device directly from Control Center by tapping the power button in the upper-right corner.

By following these steps, you can fully customize your Control Center to better suit your needs, making your iPhone or iPad even more efficient and user-friendly.