How to Revert the New Apple Mail Redesign
- The new Apple Mail redesign categorizes emails into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions
- Contact photos are added to each sender
- Users can revert to the old design by selecting 'List View' instead of 'Categories'
- Contact photos can be disabled in the Settings app
- The redesign has been met with criticism from users who find it visually unappealing and difficult to navigate
The new Apple Mail redesign, introduced in iOS 18, has been widely panned by users. The update separates emails into categories like Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions, and adds contact photos to each sender. While some users may find the new design useful, others have expressed frustration with its visual appeal and navigation. Across social media, users have described the update as 'completely unreliable,' 'indecipherable,' and 'so ugly.' To revert to the old design, users can open the Mail app, select the three-dot menu, and choose 'List View' instead of 'Categories.' Additionally, users can disable contact photos by going to the Settings app, scrolling to the bottom, selecting 'Mail,' and toggling off 'Show Contact Photos.'