
Title: How to Return to the Old iPhone Screenshot Interface in iOS 26
iOS 26 Screenshot Interface Gets a Retro Option: Users Can Revert to Previous Style
Cupertino, CA – Apple has introduced a toggle allowing iPhone users to switch between the newly redesigned screenshot interface in iOS 26 and the previous version, offering a familiar experience for those who prefer it. The change arrives alongside new AI-powered features integrated into the screenshot experience, including direct access to ChatGPT and Apple’s Visual Intelligence for image-based searches.
The update addresses user feedback regarding the interface changes introduced with iOS 26. While the new interface offers expanded editing options and AI capabilities, some users found the previous layout more intuitive. Now, users can access these new AI functions - querying ChatGPT about a screenshot’s content or utilizing Visual Intelligence to identify objects within the image – on a larger screen, irrespective of which interface they choose.
Specifically, the new features allow users to “Ask a ChatGPT” to describe, summarize, or analyze the screenshot’s contents. Additionally, the “Search facts” function, powered by Apple or Google’s Visual Intelligence, can identify items in the screenshot, such as clothing, and provide information on where to purchase them.These options are available with both the new and old interfaces,though the older interface requires viewing the screenshot on a larger screen to access them.
The change is part of a broader set of recommended configurations for maximizing the iOS 26 experience,according to Applesfera,which also highlights a swift method for inserting the Apple symbol () on Apple devices.