Apple has recently announced a new feature in their upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia updates that will add a “Recovered” album in the Photos app. This new album is designed to help users find photos and videos on their devices that may have been lost or damaged.
When users update to the latest software versions, their devices will scan for potential photos or videos that could appear in the Recovered album. This feature aims to make it easier for users to retrieve any photos or videos that may have gone missing due to various reasons.
It is important to note that the Recovered album is separate from the Recently Deleted album. The Recently Deleted album stores photos that have been deleted by the user for 30 days before they are permanently removed. The Recovered album, on the other hand, will display photos and videos that were previously thought to be lost or deleted.
The introduction of the Recovered album comes after Apple addressed a bug in iOS 17.5 that caused some users to discover photos in their photo library that they believed had been deleted. This bug was attributed to database corruption and was considered a rare occurrence. By adding the Recovered album, Apple aims to provide a solution to such issues and offer users a way to easily recover missing photos and videos.
In addition to the new feature, Apple has also released public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more. This allows users to test out the latest updates and provide feedback before the official release. It is an opportunity for users to experience the new Recovered album and other improvements firsthand.
The addition of the “Recovered” album in the Photos app for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia is a welcome feature that addresses past issues and provides users with a convenient way to recover lost or damaged photos and videos. With the upcoming public betas, users can look forward to exploring this new feature and other enhancements in Apple’s latest software updates.