{
  "id": 9183982,
  "title": "Apple Photos in iOS 27 gets camera roll feature it’s long needed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/apple-photos-in-ios-27-gets-camera-roll-feature-its-long-needed",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-22T19:39:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/22/apple-photos-in-ios-27-gets-camera-roll-feature-its-long-needed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "iOS 27 brings a much-anticipated feature to Apple's Photos app: a dedicated 'Captured by Me' collection. This long-awaited addition mirrors the 'Camera Roll' feature that was once present but is no longer available. The 'Captured by Me' collection in iOS 27 is designed to showcase only the media you've captured using your iPhone's Camera app. It includes photos and videos taken by you, but excludes screenshots, content shared by others, and various other types of media. Additionally, a 'Captured by Me' filter is available within the main Photos library, offering users a convenient way to access this content. The introduction of 'Captured by Me' fills a significant gap in Apple Photos' feature set, providing users with a more streamlined and accurate representation of their personal media.",
  "summary": "iOS 27 is a big update for Apple’s Photos app , with improvements to slideshows, shared albums, and more. It also adds a welcome camera roll-type feature many have long been asking for: ‘Captured by Me.’ more…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "iPhone 18 Pro’s best Dynamic Island feature is one Apple barely mentioned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/iphone-18-pros-best-dynamic-island-feature-is-one-apple-barely",
        "published": "2026-09-22T17:40:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}