Snapchat Camera Can Be Accessed From the iPhone Lock Screen with iOS 18

Highlights

• iPhone users to access the Snapchat camera from the Lock Screen.
• iOS 18 allows the iPhone to replace the Camera app or flashlight with app shortcuts.
• iPhone volume buttons can be used to capture Snaps when the Snapchat app is open.

The iOS 18 update is getting all sorts of useful features along with some really cool integrations between iPhone and popular apps. One such feature that Snapchat users will particularly enjoy was recently revealed in a recent Engadget report.

As per the report, iPhone users will be able to access the Snapchat camera from the iPhone Lock Screen after the iOS 18 update.

The new feature will basically allow iPhone users to replace the standard Camera app and flashlight for apps or shortcut actions of their choice.

The feature iOS 18 is introducing is the ability to change the Lock Screen controls

The iPhone Lock Screen currently is limited to the iPhone Camera app and the flashlight.

The usefulness of the Camera app icon has been reduced iPhone users can always access the camera by swiping right-to-left, a method considered much quicker.

As per Engadget, Apps will have to add support for the feature and Snapchat is one of the first apps to do so. “Snapchat users will soon be able to launch the app’s camera directly from the iPhone lock screen, thanks to an app update,” Engadget mentions in the report.

The report further clarified, “Tapping the button will launch Snapchat’s “Camera Only” mode. This will, technically, let you create a Snap, but there’s a major caveat. The lock screen allows users to take photos, but not add filters or post anything. For that, you’ll have to unlock the phone with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode and open the actual app.”

This feature will be available after the app update scheduled for later this week. So, Snapchat users will have to update their App and iPhone to be able to utilise this unique feature.

That’s actually not all. According to Engadget, iPhones with iOS 18 will also be able to use the iPhone volume buttons to capture a Snap while the Snapchat app is open on the screen.

All you have to do is press any of the volume buttons to take a photo and hold it to start recording a video.

iOS 18 is set to roll out globally later this week.

FAQs

Q1. What new feature is iOS 18 introducing for Snapchat?

Answer. iOS 18 allows iPhone users to access the Snapchat camera from the Lock Screen, replacing the standard Camera app or flashlight with app shortcuts.

Q2. What can users do with Snapchat’s “Camera Only” mode from the Lock Screen?

Answer. Users can take photos but cannot add filters or post anything. For that, they need to unlock the phone with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.

Q3. How can iPhone volume buttons be used with the Snapchat app in iOS 18?

Answer. When the Snapchat app is open, pressing any volume button takes a photo, and holding it starts recording a video.

Q4.How to Set Up a Snapchat Shortcut ?

Answer. Adding a new Lock Screen control for Snapchat is easy:

From your Lock Screen, tap and hold anywhere on the screen until options appear.
Tap Customize > Lock Screen.

At the bottom of your Lock Screen, you’ll see your two current controls. Tap the – button to delete a shortcut, and then tap the + button to add a new shortcut.

From a list of Controls, scroll down to the Capture category and select Snapchat.

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