Can you edit which photos appear in Photos widget on iPhone?

Have you ever wondered if you can modify which photos show up on the Photos widget on your iPhone? The Photos widget allows you to see a collection of featured photos directly from your home screen, but what if you want to customize the images displayed there? In this article, we'll explore if it's possible to edit the photos on this widget.

So, can you edit which photos appear in the Photos widget? The short answer is no. The widget displays featured photos that are selected by an Apple algorithm from the "For You" tab in the Featured Photos album. While you can remove these photos from your featured photos, you cannot manually add any specific photos that you want to appear on your Photos widget.

It might seem like a strange thing not to have direct control over, but the algorithm is designed to randomly select images from different categories like people or landscapes, to keep the widget fresh and interesting. Unfortunately, there's no option to alter the selection process, but it's important to know that it's based on an intelligent algorithm.

While it might not be possible to manually add photos to the Photos widget, you can customize with the Memories feature by selecting a specific Memory and adding it to the widget. Memories are videos or slideshows automatically generated by the Photos app that group together similar images based on factors like time, location, and people in them.

To add a Memory to the widget, go to the "Photos" app, select the "For You" tab, and scroll down to the "Memories" section. Once you find a Memory you want to add, tap the three dots icon in the upper-right corner of the Memory and choose "Add to Memories widget."

In conclusion, while the Photos widget on your iPhone doesn't allow you to manually edit the photos that appear on it, you can still customize it with the Memories feature. As Apple continues to develop and improve their algorithms, it's possible that they may provide more options in the future. Keep an eye on any new updates and features that come out.