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Memories, photos, and privacy
Practical guides about your iPhone photo library, no generic filler.
What on-device photo analysis actually means
How on-device photo analysis works, which Apple frameworks make it possible, and why it differs from uploading your photos to a server.
How to make a photo recap of your year on iPhone
A practical guide to turning your photo library into a personal year-in-review, without relying on services that upload your photos to a server.
The 12 photo archetypes in your camera roll
Adventurer, Homebody, Nostalgic, Foodie — how a year of photos sorts people into recognizable types, and why an on-device model can name yours.
Is there a Spotify Wrapped for your photos?
Spotify Wrapped works because streaming logs every play. Photos never had that log — why a photo version is harder, and what one can tell you.
What your screenshots say about your year
Screenshots are the largest, least examined part of most photo libraries. Sorted by date and content, they are a surprisingly accurate record of your year.
Why photo apps ask for your entire library
iOS lets you grant access to just a few photos. What actually changes for an app when you do, and when limited access quietly breaks the feature you wanted.