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iOS 17.5 Update Causes Deleted Photos to Reappear

Apple's latest iPhone software release brings critical security fixes but also revives old deleted images, raising privacy concerns.

Overview

  • Users report that photos deleted years ago are resurfacing after updating to iOS 17.5.
  • The issue affects both locally stored images and those synced with iCloud.
  • Speculations include indexing bugs or incomplete deletions as potential causes.
  • Despite the bug, the update addresses significant security vulnerabilities.
  • Apple has yet to comment on the issue, leaving users uncertain about a fix.