Symbols and Icons in the Photo app

What does this white symbol / icon mean that shows on some photos in my gallery thumbnails. When I open the photo it isn’t there.

iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 27, 2025 10:20 PM

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léonie

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Posted on Mar 28, 2025 5:34 AM

The symbol means, that the photo is panoramic shot. It is not part of the photo, just a badge overlay.

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Mar 28, 2025 5:34 AM in response to Jimrws

The symbol means, that the photo is panoramic shot. It is not part of the photo, just a badge overlay.

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