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📱iOS Updates Add Extra Taps for Photo Sharing

Your photo-sharing workflow just got longer

TL;DR

The latest iOS update requires multiple taps to add photos or videos to a text, adding unnecessary steps. A workaround is holding down the '+' button for faster access.

Apple's recent iOS updates have made sharing photos and videos more cumbersome by requiring additional taps. This change affects workflows where quick photo sharing is crucial, like sending urgent messages or collaborating in real-time. Users can now bypass this by holding down the '+' button to directly access their most recent media, reducing the number of steps from multiple taps to just one. The update also adds an extra tap for previewing and saving screenshots.

iOS Updates Add Extra Taps for Photo Sharing — ZDNET

Key Points

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Latest iOS requires multiple taps to add photos or videos to a text message

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Holding down the '+' button takes you directly to recent media, saving time

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Photos app method allows selecting and sharing multiple images at once

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Share icon in Photos app leads to Messages section for contact selection

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Previewing and saving screenshots now requires an extra tap

Why It Matters

If you're frequently sending urgent photos or collaborating with team members via iMessage, the latest iOS update will slow down your workflow. Holding down the '+' button saves time by accessing recent media directly, but it's not a universal fix for all photo-sharing needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this matter?

If you're frequently sending urgent photos or collaborating with team members via iMessage, the latest iOS update will slow down your workflow. Holding down the '+' button saves time by accessing recent media directly, but it's not a universal fix for all photo-sharing needs.

What happened?

The latest iOS update requires multiple taps to add photos or videos to a text, adding unnecessary steps. A workaround is holding down the '+' button for faster access.

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