I have the same model, and similar complaints. I reduced the transparency (Settings-Accessibility) and that helped, but the needless animations and other cutesy touches are annoying and distracting. I turned off the call screening, because it was condescending. Maybe if I was a busy CEO it would be useful, but I'd rather see who's calling myself without another layer in between.

All of this BS about "fresh" and "exciting" is just BS. Apple is trying hard to create a trend, but I think it's overreaching.