iOS 18 Photos hands-on: Get ready for major changes to one of your most-used iPhone apps<div class="feat-image">
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</div><p>Years ago, the iPhone was young enough that Apple could make major changes to how iOS works and receive minimal pushback. Today, the iPhone is a mature product with billions of users, so any change in iOS is bound to receive more attention and even criticism. </p>
<p>Change is hard, especially when it affects apps that are used by nearly every iPhone owner.</p>
<p>That’s why the new Photos app in
iOS 18 is about to be subject to a whole lot of scrutiny. Here’s what’s new.</p>
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