The Home screen now has 2 sets of icons, a slew of links (which, I guess is better than Ads, but I'm not sure if those are really gone gone), and a dizzying array of other shortcuts. I'm pretty sure this is not how they teach UI/UX design in most IT schools.
Andrew Schley agreed that too many problems posted here in V2 have not been addressed, amazing, this guy should work for CSI! I requested a zoom meeting with him if he agrees, pm me if you want to be part of it.