Efficient Method to Delete Irritating Duplicate Pictures on an iPhone
In the ever-expanding world of digital photography, managing a photo library can become a daunting task, especially when it comes to storage. However, with the latest update to Apple's Photos app for iOS 16 or later, users now have a hidden gem at their fingertips - the "Duplicates" album.
This innovative feature, introduced by Apple in 2022, provides a solution to reclaim precious storage space, speed up backups, and make your photo library enjoyable to scroll through again.
To access the "Duplicates" album, simply open the Photos app on your iPhone. Scroll down to the "Utilities" section and tap "Duplicates." Here, you'll find a collection of duplicate and near-identical photos grouped together for easy cleanup.
The "Duplicates" album doesn't just stop at identifying exact copies. Apple's duplicate detection tool also classifies photos that appear to be the same but have unique resolutions, file formats, or other slight differences. This includes lower-resolution versions saved for sharing on social media and bursts of near-identical shots taken at the same time.
If you wish to delete all duplicates at once, tap the "Select" button, then "SelectAll." For removing them in groups, tap "Select" in the top right corner, select the pairs, and then tap "Merge [number]." This action merges and deletes the selected duplicate photos, keeping the highest-quality version in your library and moving the duplicates to the "Recently Deleted" album.
Alternatively, you can choose to delete duplicates individually. Tap the "Merge" button next to each pair, then "Merge [number] Copies." The "Merge [number] Copies" option deletes the selected duplicate photos.
The Photos app also provides a "Merge" button, which allows you to merge entire batches of duplicates with a single tap, keeping the best version and deleting the rest.
This handy tool uses on-device AI to identify identical images and aggregate them in an easy-to-find album in the Photos app. It's a simple yet effective way to keep your photo library organised and your device's storage free from clutter.
So, the next time you find yourself running low on storage or struggling to manage your photo library, remember to check out the "Duplicates" album in Apple's Photos app. It's a feature that could make all the difference.
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