The visual elements designed for Apple’s sixth major release of its mobile operating system, specifically those intended for use as background images, are often sought for application on Apple’s tenth-generation smartphone. This involves adapting older graphic assets for devices with significantly different screen resolutions and aspect ratios.
Implementing these older visual designs offers a degree of aesthetic nostalgia for users who appreciate earlier iterations of the mobile operating system. Furthermore, it allows for a customized user experience distinct from the contemporary visual language of current operating systems. The historical context lies in the shift in design philosophy from skeuomorphism to flat design that occurred in subsequent iOS releases, making the earlier style a distinct visual marker.