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Looking for a specific photo/video on your iPhone? Apple video shows you the easiest way to find it

By Alan Friedman

Published: Feb 20, 2019, 11:48 AM

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Need to find a specific photo that you took with your Apple iPhone? That could be a daunting task depending on how often you used your iOS flavored handset to snap a picture. You could end up scrolling through hundreds of photographs looking for a needle in a haystack. There is a better solution. Apple released a video tutorial yesterday showing iPhone users how they can search for a specific picture taken by the device.

This is a quick two step process that starts with you opening the Photos app and tapping on search. That leaves just one additional step. Search for a person's name, or a thing. For example, in the video, Apple searches for photos containing sunglasses, and does another search for images that include fruit. This process will also turn up videos that include whatever it is you're searching for.

"Search is a powerful way to quickly find all sorts of subjects in your photos and videos by name."-Apple

Apple has put up a page called How to Shoot on iPhone that gives out tips and helpful hints on a variety of photography related topics. For example, if you need to edit a selfie shot in Portrait mode, or want to record in Slo-mo, or have any other questions regarding shooting photos or videos with your iPhone, click right here.

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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