SEPTEMBER 2020 MACWORLD 69the stock iPhone keyboard, you’ll see the
same interface as before, with a left-right
library of all of the emoji available for use,
but now there will be a search bar at the
top. It’s fast and smart, searching for both
context and emoji name so you should find
what you’re looking for on the first try.
What’s not so good
While emoji search is awesome on the
iPhone, it’s not available on the iPad. You do
get a new pop-up interface that’s nicer to
look at and a little easier to navigate, but
there’s no search bar anywhere to be found.
So if you’re using the Magic Keyboard, you’ll
still need to reach up and swipe to find your
expression. (Insert weary emoji here.)
- HOME SCREEN
What’s good
Many of us have been waiting for
years for Apple to rethink the iOS
home screen, and Apple finally
delivered. I would’ve been happy
with a Launchpad-style interface that
hid a searchable launcher for your
apps, but Apple took it a step further,
letting you hide home screens, add
widgets, and keep things organized
without sacrificing the iPhone’s
decade-long identity. It’s smart,
intuitive, modern, and clean. And best
of all—if you like your home screens
the way they are, you don’t have to do
anything.
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