Remember the bad old days when you shot some pictures, took the roll of film to a camera shop, ponied up some dough -- and then waited a week for prints you could show your loved ones?

Now that the iPhone is everybody's favorite camera, that quaint ritual has gone the way of the dodo bird. These days, you can instantly share images with friends and family members via text, AirDrop or email.

Not content with the status quo, Apple just made it even easier to share photos. With iOS 16.1, which Apple released yesterday, you can create an iCloud Shared Photo Library quickly and easily.

Our how-to explains how to make the most of this exciting new feature -- and why you'll undoubtedly love it.

-- Lewis Wallace, managing editor

How to share an iCloud Photo Library — www.cultofmac.com

After a weekend getaway or vacation, my wife and I inevitably take half an hour when we get home to share our pictures back and forth. With iOS 16, that is no more. You can finally enable a shared iCloud Photo Library — and it’s really straightforward.

iPad 10 review roundup: Better but pricier — www.cultofmac.com

Early reviews of iPad 10 compliment its larger display, relocated camera and faster processor. But they also have plenty to say about the steep increase in price.

YouTube for iPhone adds pinch to zoom, precise seeking, more — www.cultofmac.com

Google upgraded the iOS YouTube application with a number of enhancements, including a new way of showing thumbnails while rewinding that will make it easier to find an exact location in a video.

Are you ready to try Amazon's highest-rated iPad cases? — www.cultofmac.com

What makes Zugu's cases so popular? A number of factors do. Zugu told Cult of Mac that the cases’ magnetic kickstand, which offers eight viewing angles, stands out as customers’ favorite feature overall. And the cases’ military drop-protection certification also helps.

PayPal teams up with Apple to kill the password — www.cultofmac.com

PayPal just adopted passkeys as an easy and secure log in method for user accounts. Users with an iPhone, iPad or Mac will be the first able to take advantage of the passwordless biometric security system.

Take 10% off Elkson Bumper Cases for Apple Watch in Halloween sale — www.cultofmac.com

Most people at least consider protecting their iPhone with a case, but not everyone thinks to protect their Apple Watch that way — even though the wearable is arguably the more-fragile device. Good thing Elkson offers the rugged Quattro Bumper Case for Apple Watch.

Today in Apple history: OS X Panther claws its way onto Macs — www.cultofmac.com

On October 25, 2003, Mac OS X Panther arrived, bringing new features including Exposé and iChat AV. It also made Apple's Safari browser a default.

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"A computer is the most incredible tool we’ve ever seen. It can be a writing tool, a communications center, a supercalculator, a planner, a filer and an artistic instrument all in one, just by being given new instructions, or software, to work from. There are no other tools that have the power and versatility of a computer. We have no idea how far it’s going to go." -- Steve Jobs, 1985.