Anyone know how to get more icons on the screen? I’m not really sure why there is so much unused space on EVERY page.
That’s an iPadOS 15 thing isn’t it?
I’ve seen reviews of the new software complaining about that poor use of space.
I know the mini has historically had higher pixel density (326ppi) compared to all other iPads (264ppi), and it results in more screen real estate (relatively), but also means physically smaller points and touch targets.
iOS 15 really makes it odd with the new Home Screen layout to accommodate widgets. The 6x5 icon layout from iOS 13 was great, but now its very odd.
Not to mention, to me widgets look too small and tight on the mini (compared to the Air or Pros). And of course there's significant empty space along the edges.
Also odd, I notice that by default (in portrait) the icon layout is 5 x 6, but as soon as you add a widget it drops to 4 icons across (to accommodate the widget sizes).
All in all to accommodate widgets on the Home Screen in iPadOS 15 its resulted in some odd layouts and spacing. And the issue feels exasperated on the mini.