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On September 17, 2024 (Japan time), iOS 18 was released, bringing a major redesign to the Photos app along with iPhone customization features. This update allows for more intuitive photo library organization, significantly enhancing user-friendliness.
This article delves into the new features of the Photos app and the evolution of the iPhone photography experience.
More Intuitive Photo Library Organization
The Photos app in iOS 18 introduces new collection features such as 'Recent Days', 'People and Pets', and 'Travel', automatically organizing the library by theme. This makes it possible to instantly find desired photos among a vast collection.
Customizable layouts allow users to prioritize their most important photos, enhancing the convenience of accessing needed images quickly.
Layouts Tailored to Individual Preferences
With iOS 18, the Photos app interface becomes more flexible, allowing users to rearrange frequently used collections like albums, travel memories, and screenshots, or hide specific items.
This customization feature reduces the hassle of photo management and increases the time spent reminiscing. The introduction of AI features is expected to further improve search accuracy in the future.
Further Customization of the Camera Experience
Significant changes have also been made to the iPhone's camera features, with expanded shortcut capabilities from the lock screen. Users can set their preferred apps, such as the professional camera app 'Halide', as shortcuts, not just the default camera app.
The newly added 'Camera Controls' and 'Action Button' allow for more personalized customization of the shooting experience, making it a major attraction for photography enthusiasts.
