Apple has made a long-overdue change to its Photos app’s video player in the latest update, iOS 18.2. The new version addresses one major complaint from users who had grown tired of the white borders around videos and tapping screens to watch them full-screen.
In the third beta release, Apple removed the unwanted white space, allowing users to tap on the screen without hiding the playback controls. This change is a significant improvement over previous versions, which displayed videos with borders and required users to tap the screen to enter full-screen mode.
The update is just one of many changes made by Apple based on user feedback during the development of iOS 18. The company has also revised its internal navigation system, making the app more customizable, as well as reverted other more drastic changes that were met with criticism from users and developers.
This latest change serves as a reminder that Apple values user feedback and is willing to make adjustments to improve their products. With the release of iOS 18.2 expected in December, this update will likely bring relief to many Photos app users who had grown accustomed to the outdated video player design.
Source: https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/11/ios-18-2-photos-app