Apple's WWDC 2025: iPhone Camera and Photos App Get Major Upgrades

Apple Unveils Major iPhone Camera and Photos App Updates at WWDC 2025 CUPERTINO, CA – June 9, 2025 – Apple made significant improvements to the iPhone's camera and Photos app during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The company showcased new features designed to enhance user experience and simplify photo and video management. A key highlight was the introduction of intuitive swipe gestures for accessing different camera modes, including cinematic and portrait modes. "Just swipe your finger left or right to reveal additional modes," explained Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering, during the presentation. The updated Photos app now features separate tabs for Library and Collections, providing users with easy access to their favorites, albums, and a search function. The improvements aim to make capturing and managing memories on iPhone smoother and more enjoyable. The new features are expected to be available in an upcoming iOS update.