I Wish My iPhone Had This Handy Galaxy Feature

Screenshots are great for saving information, but often leave you guessing where you found it. Samsung Galaxy devices solve this with a brilliant feature: screenshots that link to the original web page. It’s so handy that I can’t help but wish my iPhone had it too.

How Samsung Galaxy Screenshot Source Feature Works

Think about the last time you took a screenshot of a recipe or article. Did you have to retrace your steps to find the original page? It’s frustrating and often unnecessary, especially when you’re short on time. Samsung has found a way to eliminate this annoyance.

When you take a screenshot of a web page on a Galaxy device, the device automatically saves the URL of the web page alongside the image. Later, when you open the screenshot in your gallery, you will see a Go to the website option. Tap it, and you’ll be immediately returned to the exact web page.

This feature is nifty for everyday tasks like saving research, tracking online purchases, or reviewing interesting articles. Instead of wasting time retracing your steps, you can instantly reconnect with the source. It is one of many features I didn’t know existed until I used a Samsung phone.

Imagine planning a vacation: screenshot hotel options, activities or restaurant menu. Weeks later, instead of digging up notes or retrieving locations on Google, just tap the button and you’ll land exactly where you need to be.

Apple’s iPhone screenshots feel basic in comparison. They get the job done, but lack the extra layer of convenience and thoughtfulness that Galaxy devices offer.

Why iPhones need a feature like this

As an iPhone user, it’s hard not to feel a pang of envy for this Samsung Galaxy feature. While iOS offers many useful features that Android flagships do not haveit also lacks an equivalent way to link screenshots to their sources. Imagine how useful it would be to save a screenshot of an article, product, or recipe and revisit the web page with one tap.

Currently, iPhone users are left to manually save links or rely on browser tabs to track down the origins of their screenshots. This can get messy, especially if you’re multitasking or taking screenshots on the go. The absence of source saving feels like a missed opportunity, especially given that Apple often emphasizes seamless workflows in its ecosystem.

A feature like this would not only be convenient; it would be complementary as we already use our iPhones. Whether for students taking notes, professionals searching on the fly, or casual users saving ideas, the ability to connect screenshots to their origins would increase productivity and reduce frustration.

How this feature could adapt to iOS

If Apple were to implement a screenshot source backup feature, it could seamlessly integrate with the existing iOS framework. The Photos app would be the perfect place to house this feature. Imagine that you open a screenshot, and right below the image, there is a simple one Visit Source button that takes you directly to the web page.

Apple could also add privacy controls to keep users in charge. For example, you can enable or disable the feature, decide whether URLs are saved for all screenshots or only specific ones, and even remove links later if you want. These options will not only make the feature more versatile, but also address the concerns of privacy-conscious users.

This is one of those small but clever features that really enhance the user experience on Galaxy devices. It’s incredibly useful for anyone who regularly captures web content, making it easier to revisit the original page without any extra effort. For a company that’s all about making technology feel effortless, Apple could take a page out of Samsung’s book with this one.