Apple has included a visible ‘Search’ button on the Home Screen of modern versions of iOS 16 and newer, that when tapped will bring up the devices search function.

You can also still pull down on the Home Screen to activate the Search feature on iPhone though, so if you find the search button to be redundant, you may appreciate removing the Search button from the Home Screen of iPhone (or iPad).

How to Hide the Search Button on iPhone Home Screen

Here’s how you can hide the Search button from the devices Home Screen:

1. Open the “Settings” app
2. Go to…