iOS 26: Switch back to the classic Phone App layout
Apple’s redesigned Phone app in iOS 26 introduces a unified view that combines recents, favorite contacts, and search on a single screen. But if you prefer the familiar tabbed interface from iOS 18, you can easily switch back to the classic layout.
The new unified design consolidates recent phone activity into one streamlined view in which your favorite contacts appear at the top for quick access. You can navigate to Contacts, Keypad, and Search through the bottom tab bar, while screens for voicemail and missed calls can be accessed via the three-line icon in the top-right corner.
Switching Back to the Classic View
If you don’t get on with the new look in iOS 26, here’s how to revert to the traditional Phone app layout: