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iOS 18's new Photos app needs tweaks

iOS 18's new Photos app needs tweaks

The "biggest redesign ever" clearly requires major changes.

Lewis Wallace
July 13, 2024

Apple says iOS 18 will bring “the biggest redesign ever of the Photos app,” and apparently it’s a real doozy. But not in the way Apple intends.

Cult of Mac writer D. Griffin Jones has been testing the Photos app in the iOS 18 developer betas, and he argues that it’s not ready for prime time. Apple needs to make major changes before unleashing the redesigned Photos app on the public.

Find out why in his opinion piece/plea for sanity.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Apple’s new Final Cut Camera app is free, and it’s miles ahead of the iPhone’s standard Camera app when it comes to shooting video. Here’s how to use it.
This was a banner week for Apple TV+ trailers. We got teases for Brad Pitt racing flick F1, a kid-friendly Time Bandits series, a new foodtastic docuseries called Omnivore and the ominous second season of Severance.
If your AirPods are acting up, you might need to reset them.
We sniffed out loads of Apple rumors this week. The most depressing one concerns this year’s Apple Watch.
Remember Vision Pro? Apple CEO Tim Cook does. He says he wears his Apple headset every day.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Feature story

The iOS 18 Photos app needs some major tweaks

The redesigned Photos app in the iOS 18 beta aims to simplify, but ends up a hodge-podge of design that will confuse users.

How-tos

How to use Final Cut Camera, Apple's free pro video app for iPhone

Final Cut Camera is a new app for iPhone that offers incredible manual control over your smartphone’s camera system.

How to reset AirPods Pro

Wondering if you should hard reset or soft reset your AirPods Pro? Learn everything about resetting the Apple earbuds in this guide.

How to set AirDrop to share iPhone photos with anyone [Pro Tip]

Here's why you might run into trouble when you want to share iPhone photos with your friend's iPhone over AirDrop, and how to fix it.

Check In: Everyone should know this essential iPhone safety feature

Find out how to use Check In, the iPhone feature in iOS 17 that tracks your ETA during travels and alerts loved ones if you go missing.

News

Apple Watch Series 10 could lack advanced new health features

The Apple Watch Series 10 could pack a big display with thinner design but miss out on new health monitoring features.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

Apple Ring is the health accessory we need

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Catch a scary glimpse of ‘Severance’ season 2, coming in January

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Plus, more on Apple TV+:

iOS 18 beta 3: All the new features and changes

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Why Tim Cook uses Vision Pro headset every single day

Did you know Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day? In an interview, he explains exactly how he uses the headset and why he loves it.

Deals

Price drop: Learn your dream languages with a lifetime subscription to Babbel

Grab a lifetime subscription to gain eternal access to all 14 languages on the Babbel app for only $139.97 (regularly $599).

Plus, more price drops from Cult of Mac Deals:

iPhone and Apple Watch refurbs sale brings great bargains [Updated]

Who needs new when refurbished will do? Check out Woot's hot iPhones and Apple Watches sale for great deals while they last.

Make TikTok vids larger than life with this rotating TV wall mount

Take your big screen vertical with this Samsung auto-rotating TV wall mount. Fits TVs with 400x300 VESA mounts and screens 55 to 65 inches.

Plus, more gear from Cult of Mac Deals:

2TB package deal: Get 1TB lifetime cloud storage and 1TB hard drive for one low price

Why put all your data in one basket? Snag a 1TB external hard drive and 1TB of lifetime cloud storage, all for just $109.99.

Reviews

This handcrafted leather iPad case and stand is so gorgeous [Review] ★★★★★

Don't wrap your tablet in cheap plastic. English bridle leather is beautiful and durable, and makes a great iPad case.

Add Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 keyboard to your iPad without bulking it up [Review] ★★★★☆

Enhance your iPad with Logitech Keys-to-Go 2, a standalone keyboard designed to be portable and easy to use.

Setups

M3 MacBook Air: Just what the doctor ordered

This M3 MacBook Air setup with an iPad Pro, an external display and an unusual speaker covers a physician’s needs nicely.

This 4K display's price is hard to beat

This Mac mini setup features a high-quality external monitor with great resolution that won't break the bank -- a 27-inch MSI 4K display.

Developer loves 'hated Touch Bar' on MacBook Pro

Many users despise the MacBook Pro Touch Bar, but a Python coder loves it in his multi-laptop setup.