Add “Share & Delete” Option to iOS Share Sheet (Photos, Files, etc.)

🧠 Feature Proposal: Share & Delete Option for iOS Share Sheet

🔍 Problem: Many users frequently share temporary content like group photos, screenshots, or memes. After sharing, these files often stay in the Photos or Files app, leading to storage clutter.

💡 Solution: Introduce a "Share & Delete" option inside the default iOS Share Sheet.

📲 How it works:

  1. User selects photo(s)/file(s)
  2. Opens the Share Sheet
  3. Sees two options:
    • 📤 Share (Standard)
    • 🗑️ Share & Delete (New Option)
  4. After sharing, iOS prompts:
    • "Do you want to delete these items from your device?"

✅ Benefits:

  • Reduces storage usage
  • Simplifies file cleanup
  • Speeds up user workflow

🔐 Safety Considerations:

  • Confirm deletion after successful share
  • Show “Undo” or move to Recently Deleted

📂 Attribution: Originally proposed by Vicky on July 20, 2025.

More Details & UI Mockup: 👉 GitHub: https://github.com/vicky2940/share-and-delete-feature 👉 Android Tracker Submission: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/433195069

Please consider this small but impactful UX enhancement for future iOS versions.

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Add “Share & Delete” Option to iOS Share Sheet (Photos, Files, etc.)
 
 
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