Did you know that in iOS 18, long pressing on an app icon will give you extra options? These quick actions can help you do a lot of helpful things! In this tip, I’ll show you how to see your most recent photo with a single tap on the Photos app.
Why You’ll Love This Tip
- Instantly open the last photo you took in a single tap.
- Review your most recent photos in an instant.
How to Use a Long Press on iPhone to Open Your Recent Photos
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 18.5. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.
A long press on the iPhone allows you to perform extra actions. Think of it the same way you would when right clicking on something on a PC. Long pressing an app icon is like performing a right click. For more useful tips and tricks, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here’s how to use a long press on the iPhone Photos app:
- Tap the Photos app icon, but do not lift your finger. Keep it in place for a moment.
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- The app icon should enlarge slightly before a list of options appears. Keep your finger on the app icon.
![a screenshot of the iphone's home screen displaying a menu expanding from the photos app, with a red box around it]()
- Without lifting your finger, slide it up to Most Recent. Now, you can lift your finger.
![a screenshot of the iphone's home screen displaying a menu expanding from the photos app with a red box around the most recent option]()
- Your most recent photo will open.
![a screenshot of the iphone photos app displaying the most recent photo with a red box around the photo]()
That’s how to use the iOS long-press action to open your most recent photo. While you can lift your finger between steps 2 and 3, keeping it on the screen is faster, if only by a second. Try this long-press action with other apps; you never know what secrets you’ll find! Next, find out how to reorder photo albums on iPhone.
