Apple’s fifth developer beta of iOS 18 has updated the Photos app, removing the Carousel view. This change follows feedback from users who found the single view setup less convenient.
The Carousel view, which let users swipe from the main grid to see algorithm-selected content, is currently gone. It’s unclear if it will return in the final release. The All Photos view now shows more of the photo grid, and albums are displayed higher up for easier access. The Recent Days row also shows recently saved photos and videos.
These updates are only in the fifth developer beta of iOS 18.0, not iOS 18.1, as Apple plans to add them to a future build.