Snapchat users will soon be able to launch the app’s camera directly from the iPhone lock screen, thanks to an app update and the magic of iOS 18. The latest iPhone operating system update allows people to swap out the flashlight and camera on the lock screen for a diverse array of other useful tools.

OS 18 allows iPhone users to change the flashlight and camera shortcuts on the Lock Screen to something else, and Snapchat is now an option.

Snapchat recently announced that you can now snap photos using the iOS 18 lock screen. On top of that, there's a camera control support for iPhone 16.

Phone users with iOS 18 and later can now replace the flashlight or native camera lock screen shortcut with the Snapchat camera. Once a picture is taken or video is recorded with the shortcut, users will have to unlock their phone before sharing.

OS 18 allows users to replace the flashlight or camera shortcuts on their lock screen with Snapchat’s camera mode.

Customize your iPhone lock screen by replacing default Flashlight and Camera widgets with a vast selection of controls for connectivity, display, accessibility features, and more. You can also add workflows directly from the Shortcuts app for easy access to custom actions and to greatly expand the number of possibilities.