Yesterday I heard from a lot of people who hate Live Photos and think they're worthless.

Let me just say that as someone who's had a few friends and family members pass away since Live Photos launched that being able to go back to photos and get a few seconds of video and movement on either side of a special moment is transformative in bringing me back to that memory. They've become really precious to me in a way still photos can't.

I'm excited for Apple's 3D Spatial Photos/Videos as a result.

@caleb @searls As someone who doesn't use Apple products to archive my photos, they do irk me but it's a strictly personal concern.

It's really on Apple not to provide a better UI indication they're turned off honestly.

I think they're bloated proto-videos with very limited purpose when I'm the one shooting since I typically plan my shots. I would actually want them on if I ever gave my phone to a stranger because I don't expect them to be as careful as I would be taking a shot.