HomeBildschirm

HomeBildschirm is the main user interface on many mobile and desktop devices. It serves as the hub from which users launch apps, open widgets, and access core functions. In German-language contexts the term is less standard; commonly used equivalents are Startbildschirm or Homescreen (the latter is an anglicism). The concept is shared across platforms, though the specifics vary.

The typical elements include app icons arranged in a grid, a dock or bottom row with frequently used apps, widgets that display information or provide quick controls, a wallpaper or theme, and sometimes a search bar or app library. Users can customize layout by moving icons, creating folders, adding or removing widgets, and changing wallpaper. On some systems, new pages or screens can be added by swiping left or right.

Platform variations: On iOS, the home screen is organized in multiple pages with app icons, allows widgets since iOS 14, and features an app library that groups apps. On Android, the home screen is provided by a launcher; users typically have multiple home screens and can add widgets, shortcuts, and folders, with an app drawer for installed apps. Desktop operating systems may use a home screen concept differently (for example, the traditional desktop interface on macOS or Windows).

In summary, the HomeBildschirm is the central starting point for user interaction with apps and content, with customizable layouts reflecting user preferences and platform design.