Apple’s upcoming iOS 18, revealed at WWDC 2024, includes a new feature to recover lost or damaged photos and videos. A new ‘Recovered’ album will be added to the Photos app, allowing users to retrieve lost media.
New ‘Recovered’ Album Details
- Coexists with: The ‘Recently Deleted’ album.
- Availability: iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18.
- Visibility: Appears only if lost or damaged media is detected.
How to Access the ‘Recovered’ Album
- Open the Photos app on your Apple device.
- Scroll to Utilities and tap on Recovered.
- Verify using Touch ID or Face ID.
- Select the photo or video to either ‘Permanently Delete’ or ‘Restore to Library’.
Functionality and Features
- Control: Ensures complete deletion of unwanted media.
- Recovery: Helps retrieve photos or videos thought to be lost.
- Identification: Categorizes media with corrupted databases or unsaved captures.
- Comparison: Differs from ‘Recently Deleted’ which stores media for 30 days.
India-Centric iOS 18 Features
Apple also announced India-specific features in iOS 18, enhancing language input with new Indian fonts and improving Siri’s recognition of Indian languages.
Stay updated with the latest iOS 18 features and enjoy enhanced media management on your Apple devices.
