In this opinion piece, I talk about things I don’t like about iCloud Photos and potential new features that would improve my experience many times over.
11 features I wish iCloud Photos had
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How to add photos & videos to iCloud shared album from Android
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show Android users how to upload their photos and videos to shared iCloud albums created by iPhone, iPad, and Mac users.
How to stop Siri AI from keeping your conversations forever
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to stop the new Siri app in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate from keeping all your chats and to automatically delete old ones.
If you can’t turn off iPhone Text Message Forwarding for Mac or iPad
Find out why you may not see the option to turn off Text Message Forwarding for a Mac or iPad on your iPhone, and how to fix this issue.
How to save all photos from shared albums to your iPhone
Find out how to save one, a few, or all photos and videos from a shared iCloud album to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac in just a few quick steps.
How to react to photos with emojis in iCloud Shared Albums
Find out how to quickly react to a shared photo with your preferred emoji in the new and upgraded iCloud shared albums in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and iCloud.
How to filter photos in shared iCloud album by members
Learn how to use the new ‘Shared by’ filtering option in a shared iCloud album on iPhone, iPad, and Mac that lets you see images and videos uploaded by a particular participant.
How to create temporary shared iCloud album in iOS 27
Find out how to create a temporary shared iCloud album in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27 Golden Gate that auto-deletes after 30 days.
How to sync all your iPhone messages to Mac
In this quick step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to have your iPhone SMS, MMS, RCS texts, and iMessages show up inside the Messages app on your Mac.
How to fix “Syncing with iCloud Paused” in iPhone Messages
Go through these quick tips if you see the “Syncing with iCloud Paused” label at the top of the iOS 26 Messages app on your iPhone or iPad.
How to reset iCloud password with phone number and email
In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll walk you through resetting your forgotten iCloud and Apple Account (same thing) password using your working phone number and email address.
How to remove uploaded music from iCloud
Apple Music and iTunes Match allow you to upload your own songs from a Mac or Windows PC to iCloud, making them available on all your devices, including your iPhone and iPad. If you want to delete such uploaded songs, you can view them all in one spot and then remove them.