@r000t >With all of the control means the onus to take that control because Android does not exist to hold your hand like iToddlers need.

I know, and I appreciate that I can replace the launcher. I'm just baffled by the way it's done by default. Most users would prefer the way it works on iPhone. I think Android phones just just have a default launcher that works exactly like that: just an app drawer that is organized however you want it, and if other want something more customisable they can download advanced launchers.