iOS 18.2: Discover How Visual Intelligence Transforms Your iPhone Camera

Maryam Pervez -

Apple's Visual Intelligence, part of the Apple Intelligence suite, is exclusive to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, leveraging the new Camera Control button for advanced functionality. Here’s a breakdown of its capabilities available with iOS 18.2.

How to Use Visual Intelligence

Activate Visual Intelligence by pressing and holding the Camera Control button. Once activated, take a photo and use the “Ask” button for ChatGPT queries or the “Search” button for Google Image Search. Note: It doesn’t work with live camera views or previously taken photos.

Key Features

  1. Identify Places:
    Capture an image of a business or location to access its name, hours, website, services, reservations, and delivery options.
  2. Summarize Text:
    Snap a photo of any text to get a concise summary, ideal for long blocks of information.
  3. Read Text Aloud:
    Siri can read captured text out loud using the “Read Aloud” option.
  4. Translate Text:
    Instantly translate non-English text into English when captured.
  5. Open Links:
    Visual Intelligence detects website links in captured images, allowing you to open them directly.
  6. Send Emails and Make Calls:
    Email addresses and phone numbers in photos can be tapped to compose emails or make calls.
  7. Create Calendar Events:
    Dates detected in images can be quickly added to your calendar.
  8. Save Contact Info:
    Automatically save phone numbers, addresses, or emails as new contacts or view locations in Maps.
  9. Scan QR Codes:
    Simply point the camera at a QR code to scan, with no photo capture required.
  10. ChatGPT Integration:
    Send an image to ChatGPT and ask questions like “What is this?” to identify objects. Responses are powered by Siri’s ChatGPT integration, with optional OpenAI account login for enhanced functionality.
  11. Search Items on Google:
    Use Google Image Search to identify products or items you want to explore or purchase.

Visual Intelligence in iOS 18.2 simplifies text interpretation, object identification, and online searches while enhancing daily productivity. This feature aligns with Apple’s goal to streamline interactions using AI-powered tools.

For more about Apple Intelligence features, check out Apple’s official guide on their website.

News Source: MaccRumors