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.

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.