Mastering iOS 18: Sorting Photos by Recently Added

With the release of iOS 18, Apple has introduced a subtle yet powerful feature in the Photos app that can significantly enhance how users manage their photo collections. This update allows users to sort their photos based on when they were saved to the device, rather than when they were originally taken. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who frequently receive photos from others, as it prevents newly saved images from getting lost among older photos.

In previous versions, saving a photo would place it in chronological order based on the date it was taken. This often resulted in the inconvenience of searching through a vast collection to find a recently saved image. The new 'Sort by Recently Added' option addresses this issue by placing the most recently saved photos at the bottom of the grid, making them easily accessible.

To activate this feature, users need to open the Photos app, scroll up until the grid fills the screen, tap the up and down arrows in the bottom-left corner, and select 'Sort by Recently Added'. This simple adjustment ensures that users can quickly locate their latest saved photos, regardless of when they were taken.

This enhancement is part of a broader update to the Photos app in iOS 18, which also includes more prominent collections and albums. While these changes are noteworthy, the ability to sort photos by their addition date stands out as a particularly user-friendly improvement.

For those looking to maximize their iOS 18 experience, QuarkyByte offers a comprehensive guide to the latest features, including tips on enabling RCS messaging and customizing the volume bar on the lock screen. By leveraging these insights, users can fully capitalize on the capabilities of their devices.