Remember when Apple Photos felt calm, predictable, and personal?

I am frustrated with the recent design directions @Apple has decided to take with their apps and operating systems.

My new post breaks down how recent updates changed Apple Photos starting in iOS18— and what it says about Apple’s design philosophy today.

If It Ain’t Broke: How Apple Photos Lost Its Way — Part 1

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This is part of a series where we explore our design inspiration and design processes for the app we are building. Curious to hear: how do you organize your photos now? Are you sticking with Apple Photos or trying alternatives?