Filed under: Apple Design Tech iOS 8 'Block' concept images By Tom Warren@tomwarren May 30, 2014, 9:24am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: iOS 8 'Block' concept images Linkedin Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Grid View An example Music Block lets you see what’s playing and control the playback straight from the homescreen. Each iOS Block has a visible icon, control zone for buttons, and the main content area for swiping and glancing at information. Blocks would finally present "ambient information" on the iPhone and iPad iOS users can pick between using just Blocks or a mix of Blocks and traditional icons. On an iPad the iOS Blocks make use of more screen real estate, but the smaller iPhone versions are just as functional. Mixing Blocks and icons on the iPad The end result on an iPhone. Maybe one day. Next Up In Tech