# Shared Albums in iOS 27 feels like a private social media universe of its own, and I love it

> It has been a year since I uninstalled Instagram from my phone and reclaimed about two hours of my time every day.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/shared-albums-in-ios-27-feels-like-a-private-social-media-universe-of-its-own-and-i-love-it/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4c1d7c39d8fe93f9756fea)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple #ios
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4c1d7c39d8fe93f9756fea

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