The latest version of iOS brought with it some major changes to the Photos app. The app has been completely redesigned, so you might find yourself a bit lost when you open it for the first time. Luckily, it’s easy to make it a little less cluttered.
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Customize Pinned Collections in the Photos App (iOS 18)

The latest version of iOS brought with it some major changes to the Photos app. The app has been completely redesigned, so you might find yourself a bit lost when you open it for the first time. Luckily, it’s easy to make it a little less cluttered.

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  • Keep important photo collections easily accessible.
  • Remove irrelevant collections from your pinned collections.

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iOS 18 Photos App: Pinned Collections Customization

System Requirements

This tip works on iPhones running iOS 18 or later. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

The new iOS 18 Photos app is a bit overwhelming at first glance but can easily be customized to make it a little less daunting. One way you can declutter the Photos app is under the Pinned Collections section. Here’s how to customize Pinned Collections iOS 18 Photos app:

  1. Open the Photos app.

    iphone home screen with a red box around the photos app
  2. Scroll down and find Pinned Collections. Tap Modify.

    iphone photos app displaying pinned collections with a red box around modify
  3. Under Suggestions, you can tap the green plus icon to pin a collection.

    iphone photos app pinned collections customization menu with a red box around map option with a green plus next to it

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  4. Tap the minus icon to remove a collection.

    iphone photos app pinned collections customization menu with a red box around memories option with a red minus icon next to it
  5. Tap Delete to confirm that you want to remove the collection. Don't worry; you can add it again if you change your mind.

    iphone photos app pinned collections customization menu displaying a delete button next to the memories option with a red box around the delete button
  6. Touch and hold the three horizontal lines, and drag them to rearrange your collections.

    iphone photos app pinned collections customization menu with a red box around three horizontal lines and a red arrow pointing upward, indicating for the user to drag it
  7. When you’re done, simply tap the X to save your changes.

    iphone photos app pinned collections customization menu with a red box around the x icon
  8. You can swipe left and right on the Pinned Collections to navigate them.

    iphone photos app displaying pinned collections with red arrows pointing left and right, indicating to swipe left and right
  9. You can also tap Pinned Collections to see all of your collections.

    iphone photos app displaying pinned collections with a red box around the pinned collections header
  10. Tap any of the collections to open it.

    iphone photos app displaying all pinned collections with a red box around favorites

That’s how to customize Pinned Collections in the Photos app on iOS 18. Next, find out how to navigate the new Photos app on your iPhone.

 

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