iOS 18.2 Update Brings Welcome Changes to the iPhone’s Photos App

When Apple released iOS 18 last fall, it brought a significant overhaul to the iPhone’s Photos app. Unfortunately, many users didn’t take kindly to the new look and features, finding it cluttered and more complicated to navigate.

But it seems Apple has listened to the feedback and has rolled out a major update with iOS 18.2. This latest iteration of the Photos app brings back some of the features that users missed, while also introducing new ones.

Videos Take Up the Entire Screen Again

One of the most notable changes is the way videos are displayed. In iOS 18, videos played with borders and a zoomed-in effect, requiring you to tap the screen to get rid of the borders and play the video in full-screen mode. Not anymore! With iOS 18.2, videos now play full-screen by default, eliminating the need for screen tapping.

Here are some other key updates to the Photos app in iOS 18.2:

• Simplified Navigation: The app’s navigation has been streamlined, making it easier to browse through your photos and albums.
• Improved Search: Searching for specific photos and albums is now more efficient, thanks to the updated search functionality.
• Enhanced Organization: The app’s organization features have been tweaked to provide a more intuitive way to categorize and manage your photos.

These changes aim to address the concerns users had with the previous iOS 18 update, bringing back some of the familiarity and simplicity that made the Photos app so beloved in the first place.

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With iOS 18.2, Apple has addressed some of the concerns that users had with the previous update, bringing back a more streamlined and user-friendly Photos app experience.