Apple Removes Carousel Feature in iOS 18 Photos App After User Criticism

Apple has responded to feedback from users by reverting a significant change in the Photos app introduced in iOS 18. The fifth developer beta of iOS 18 simplifies the Photos app, addressing user complaints that the previous changes made it too complex to use. Yes, this means that the Carousel feature is gone.

In iOS 18 beta 1, Apple redesigned the Photos app with a modular user interface. This update included a Carousel feature, allowing users to swipe horizontally to access different sections like Memories and Favorites. However, many testers found this new feature confusing and difficult to use.

To address these concerns, Apple removed the Carousel feature in iOS 18 beta 5. Now, users can no longer swipe through the media library to switch between views. Despite this change, the Photos app still allows users to reorder and hide sections, maintaining some level of customization.

Apple released iOS 18 beta 5 to developers, highlighting the removal of the Carousel feature. This update simplifies navigation in the Photos app, making it more user-friendly.

The updated Photos app is not yet available to iPhone 15 Pro users testing Apple Intelligence. These users will need to wait for a future iOS 18.1 update. The stable version of iOS 18.0 is expected to be available to the public in about a month.

Apple’s decision to simplify the Photos app by removing the Carousel feature shows their commitment to user feedback. With the stable release of iOS 18.0 approaching, users can look forward to a more straightforward and user-friendly Photos app experience. Or not...