Since iOS 18 and iPados 18, Apple has drastically adjusted the interface of the photos app for the iPhone. The display of albums has also been renewed, from iOS 18.4 and iPados 18.4 you can adjust it to a limited extent. This way you can use a list view or give main photos a more prominent role.
Many users are not happy with the custom photos app. Especially the display of all parts is chaotic. The app contains only one page with your photo library at the top and below that you will find a large number of highlighted photos and folders. You can limit the display, so we have already given a tip to limit and simplify the content.
Adjust albums in photos
You can use the options below from iOS 18.4 and iPados 18.4
- Open the photos app for iPhone or iPad
- Scroll down and tap ‘albums’
- The album overview is opened
- Tap the three dots
- Choose a desired display
You can then display the albums as a list or main photo. With the latter, a list is still formed, but a large photo is central. The albums are displayed more compactly in the list view.
In addition, you can also adjust the sorting of the list based on the change date, name or adjusted order (the latter is based on creating). Finally, you can also filter the albums based on albums or just folders.
Recently stored and viewed hide
You can use the options below from iOS 18.4 and iPados 18.4
In the photos app for iPhone and iPad it is possible to immediately consult your recently preserved and recently viewed photos. You can find these ‘albums’ at ‘others’. If desired, you can disable this display, this will mainly do you OWV Privacyredenen. To do this, go to Settings â–¸ Apps â–¸ Photos â–¸ Switch off the ‘Show recently viewed and saved’ option.