Upgrade 26.1 adds extra steps to save screenshots to photos

The upgrade to 26.1 has added steps to save a screenshot. Now, instead of it’s being saved to photos immediately, you have to click on the checkmark at the upper right hand corner, and then click save to photos. This might not seem like a lot, but when playing a timed puzzle, those few seconds can make a difference when competing against other players.

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 12, 2025 7:09 AM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2025 8:37 AM

You can make the screenshot thumbnail disappear faster.

Settings → General → Screenshots

Disable:

Show Full-Screen Preview (if present)

Keep Screenshots Open (wording varies by version)


Or:

Settings → Photos / Screenshots

Disable:

Auto markup

Auto sharing suggestions


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Upgrade 26.1 adds extra steps to save screenshots to photos

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