Using Samsung's Edge Panel to declutter your home screen
The author explains how placing frequently used apps in Samsung's Edge Panel can reduce clutter on the home screen. The Edge Panel is a side-swipe menu that keeps shortcuts within easy reach. The article is a practical guide to using the feature for app organization.
The article comes from an Android Police features writer who uses a Galaxy S25+ and says home-screen tidying is a recurring chore. She relies on Edge Panels, a One UI feature that opens as a swipe-in side menu, to keep frequently used apps and tools close at hand.
She also mentions checking the panel after One UI updates and using it for multitasking plus utilities such as a compass and ruler. Readers without Samsung phones may lack this exact feature, though the piece notes that a similar side-panel setup might be possible elsewhere.
This guide could affect Samsung smartphone owners who want less cluttered home screens and quicker access to common apps. By encouraging use of a swipe-in panel, it may influence how people organize devices and multitask, potentially reducing visible app icons and easing navigation. Users of other brands may be less directly affected, though the article's broader idea—grouping shortcuts in a side menu—could prompt comparisons and alternative setups.