Back in 2024, we described how the then-new iOS 18 enabled you to tint your homescreen icons, allowing you to tweak the look ...

Transform your iPhone's appearance with iOS 26's new transparent icon design using simple homescreen customization settings.

Menus become contextual and buttons hide away when not needed. And yes, if you want, you can make your icons all clear. Which, admittedly, I think is neat and I will absolutely be doing that.