Snapchat Updated With iOS 18 Lock Screen Shortcut and iPhone 16 Camera Control Support

Thursday October 24, 2024 6:21 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

iOS 18 allows iPhone users to change the flashlight and camera shortcuts on the Lock Screen to something else, and Snapchat is now an option.

Snapchat iOS 18 Lock Screen Control
Snapchat today announced that iPhone users can now quickly launch the app's camera view from the Lock Screen on iOS 18, even when the device is locked. To set this up, update to the latest version of the Snapchat app, released today. Then, tap and hold on the Lock Screen, tap on the Customize button, tap on the Lock Screen, tap on the minus sign next to the flashlight or camera shortcuts, tap on the plus sign that appears in its place, and tap on the Snapchat option that appears in the Control Center gallery.

Snapchat's update also includes Camera Control support on all iPhone 16 models to quickly access the app's camera view using that button.

Tag: Camera Control

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Top Rated Comments

infinitedreams

25 months ago

It's been a while since I deleted Snapchat 😅 I wonder whats new with it?

It got an iPad app before Instagram did

Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

coffeemilktea

25 months ago

Snapchat today announced ('https://newsroom.snap.com/october-product-bundle') that iPhone users can now quickly launch the app's camera view from the Lock Screen on iOS 18, even when the device is locked.

Being able to launch Snapchat so quickly and easily is such an awesome feature!

...well, it would be if it were still 2017. 🤪

Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)

sw1tcher

25 months ago

social media is trash. i hope it all goes away

Why do you want MacRumors to go away?

Yes, MacRumors is considered social media since it allows for user interaction -- i.e. the sharing of ideas, exchanging information, etc.

Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

STC1709

25 months ago

social media is trash. i hope it all goes away

Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

infinitedreams

25 months ago

The lack of these new features were apparently bugs. Glad they’ve been fixed!