Apple has now released iOS 18 beta 5, and with it, we've got a new Distraction Control feature for Safari . Alongside this feature, we're also seeing notable changes to the Photos app . Based on user feedback, Apple has removed the new Carousel view from Photos in iOS 18 beta, tweaked the location of albums, and more.
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The new features for Photos are part of what Apple calls “the biggest redesign ever to help users find and relive special moments.” However, the new design was not universally appreciated.
One of the big changes was the removal of the Carousel view in the iOS 18 beta. The view allowed users to swipe left and right to see the highlights of the day. But with iOS 18 beta 5, this feature has been removed entirely.
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iOS 18 beta 5 also tweaks the “All Photos” view, and you get more photo handles without having to scroll down. “Recent Days” also features “Recently Saved” content: these two existed separately before.
Last but not least, iOS 18 beta 5 adjusts where albums are located (for people who have multiple albums). The Photos app is still fully customizable, and you can rearrange sections and categories however you want.
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iOS 18 beta 5 is now rolling out to registered developer beta testers, with a public beta likely to follow later this month. The new Distraction Control feature in Safari sounds useful, but arguably the biggest changes are those to the Photos app in iOS 18 beta 5. It's great that Apple is listening to user feedback and tweaking album locations to make it easier to find photos.
Source: phonearena
