Key Points
- Apple introduced a major Photos app redesign in iOS 18, claiming it simplifies browsing and organizing.
- Users have criticized the new design as confusing, unintuitive, and overwhelming.
- Some social media users have called for Apple to revert to the iOS 17 layout.
- Apple offers a customization feature to adjust the Photos app’s appearance for a simpler format.
Apple’s latest iOS 18 update introduced a major overhaul to its Photos app. It was marketed as the “biggest-ever redesign” and promised a streamlined layout to simplify photo browsing and organizing. However, the update has dissatisfied some users with complaints about its functionality and design.
The redesigned Photos app aims to enhance the user experience by providing a unified library view and simplifying access to media collections. “The biggest-ever update to Photos makes it easier to find and relive special moments,” Apple stated. Despite this, many users have expressed frustration, calling the changes confusing and unintuitive.
Social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), have been buzzing with criticism. One user wrote, “Every time Apple makes a major change to iOS, we all immediately hate it, then slowly come around. But I just don’t see it for the Photos app.” Others have called for Apple to revert to the simpler layout of iOS 17, arguing that the new interface feels overwhelming and unnecessarily complex.
Everytime apple makes a major change to iOS we all immediately hate then slowly come around to realizing it’s better, but I just don’t see it for the photos app.
— TP (@OGxTP) November 30, 2024
While Apple has not indicated any plans to roll back the redesign, users who prefer a cleaner and more straightforward interface can adjust the Photos app settings. A “Customize & Reorder” feature allows users to modify the app’s appearance, bringing it closer to the older format.
These adjustments can mitigate users’ frustrations, offering a personalized Photos experience. However, many still hope for additional updates from Apple to address these concerns. Despite the initial backlash, Apple’s history shows that user opinions about major software changes often shift over time.
