Apple is rolling out a new lost media recovery feature in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, allowing users to easily get back lost photos and videos through a special Recovered album.
Apple media recovery
Innovation in iOS 18
iPhone owners will be able to take advantage of a new feature in the Photos app with the release of iOS 18. This feature is a special album containing previously lost photos and videos.
Types of files recovered
The new option will allow you to return media files that were lost for various reasons. This could be material lost due to database corruption, incorrectly saved in the library, or created using third-party applications.
Recovery instructions
- Launch the Photos app and go to the Albums section
- Find and select the “Recovered” album
- Select an action: "Delete permanently" or "Restore to library"
Functionality expansion
This feature will be available not only on iPhone, but also on Mac and iPad devices with iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia updates, respectively.
Automatic scanning
After installing the update, gadgets will independently search for photos and videos to be restored, providing instant access to previously lost content.
Background of the function
Previously, users faced the unexpected problem of recovering long-deleted photos. Apple attributed this to a database glitch and issued a fix accordingly.
Update Availability
Beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are currently available to developers and public program participants beta testing. The official release of updates is scheduled for autumn of this year.
Glossary
- iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple for its iPhone smartphones and tablets iPad.
- iPhone is a line of smartphones developed and marketed by Apple Inc.
- macOS is an operating system for personal computers and servers developed by Apple Inc.
- iPad is a line of tablet computers developed and manufactured by Apple Inc.
- Apple is an American technology company, manufacturer of personal and tablet computers, audio players, smartphones, and software.
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Isabella
Wow, Apple has finally solved the problem with lost photos! 📸 I have lost important pictures so many times due to glitches. I wonder how this will work in practice?
Hans
Yes, Isabella, this is a really cool feature! I was always afraid of losing photos from my travels. Now you can be calmer. I wonder if it can recover photos deleted years ago? 🤔
Amélie
Guys, don't you think this could be a problem from a privacy point of view? 😳 What if photos that we intentionally deleted are restored?
Isabella
Amélie, you're right, I didn't think about that! I hope Apple has provided for such a moment. Although, judging by the description, we ourselves choose what to restore and what not.
Günter
Again these bells and whistles! Why complicate things? Previously, people somehow lived without these restorations, and nothing. Just an extra headache with these updates. 😒
Diego
Günter, don't be such a grump! 😄 Technologies are developing to make our lives easier. I recently accidentally deleted photos from my son’s graduation, I would be glad to have such a function.
Sophia
I think this is a great idea! 👍 Especially for those who use iPhone for work. Imagine recovering lost customer photos or important documents. This could save someone's career!
Lena
I agree with Sophia! I'm a photographer, and for me this is just a godsend. Although I wonder how this will affect the device's memory? 🤔 I hope it won't take up much space.