iOS 27 brings significant enhancements to Apple's Photos app, including improvements to slideshows and shared albums. A highly anticipated feature, 'Captured by Me,' has been introduced, addressing a long-standing user request for a dedicated camera roll-like function.

Historically, Apple's Photos app has consolidated various types of media, from captured photos and videos to screenshots, shared content, and Memories. While a 'Camera Roll' feature once existed, it has evolved, and users have missed a straightforward way to view only the media they personally shot. 'Captured by Me' in iOS 27 directly fulfills this need.

This new collection exclusively houses photos and videos taken with the iPhone's Camera app, excluding screenshots or received media. Users can access this content via the dedicated 'Captured by Me' collection or by applying a 'Captured by Me' filter within the main Photos library. This addition effectively bridges a gap in the Photos app's functionality, offering a cleaner view of user-generated content.