The Photos widget on the iPhone in iOS 16 displays a featured photo, which is automatically chosen by the Photos app’s recognition algorithm. However, you can remove a featured photo from the widget, or even set your own featured photo.
How to remove a featured photo from the Photos widget
- Open the Photos app.
- Tap the widget.
- Tap the Remove button in the top-left corner of the photo.
How to set your own featured photo
- Open the Photos app.
- Find the photo you want to use as your featured photo.
- Tap the Share button in the bottom-left corner.
- Tap Remove from Featured Photos.
- Tap Set as Featured Photo.
Pros and cons of setting your own featured photo
Pros:
- You can choose a photo that you love and that represents you or your interests.
- You can change your featured photo whenever you want.
Cons:
- The Photos app’s recognition algorithm may be better at choosing a featured photo that you will like.
- You may have to choose a photo that is smaller than the default featured photo.
Conclusion
Setting your own featured photo is a great way to personalize your iPhone’s home screen. However, you may want to consider letting the Photos app’s recognition algorithm choose your featured photo, as it may be better at choosing a photo that you will like.
FAQs
Q: Can I set a featured photo for the lock screen?
A: No, you cannot set a featured photo for the lock screen in iOS 16. However, you can set a Live Photo or a dynamic wallpaper for the lock screen.
Q: What are the dimensions of the featured photo?
A: The featured photo should be at least 1080×1920 pixels in size.
Q: What happens if I remove a featured photo from the Photos widget?
A: The Photos widget will no longer display that photo. If you want to see that photo again, you can add it back to the widget.
