How to make iOS 18 Photos work more like it used to
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Here's how to make the iOS 18 Photos app better. Based on what we've seen, odds are good that you're not in love with the redesigned Photos app in iOS 18. While the old version isn't returning, here's how to make it more like its beloved former self. With iOS 18, Apple undertook the daunting task of redesigning the Photos app. While the app was loved by many, it hadn't changed in a while and Apple wanted to prep it for the future.
This modernization didn't go over well. The redesign decision has been a controversial to say the least. Even months after launch, many users complain of confusing design, missing features, and a general dislike of the app. The old version isn't coming back. There are some things you can do to restore your Photos experience closer to what you had, though.
The new app has a singular interface, ditching the tabs. Scroll up to see your full gallery and down to see various collections of images and videos. The first thing you can do is adjust the gallery view. That will allow you to see all your images, as they're added, including the screenshots. There are other options there too you can explore that may make sense for you.
The next option is to remove the unnecessary sections of the app. One of the ways that we found to vastly improve the usability was a reliance on the Pinned Collections section. It's a new category that lets the user decide what is shown there. As hard as it is to believe sometimes, Apple does listen to user feedback and we've seen this quite a bit with the redesigned Photos app.
