Apple’s Visual Intelligence: Expanding Its Capabilities
Visual Intelligence discovering a cafe
Initially exclusive to the iPhone 16 series, Apple is set to extend the benefits of Visual Intelligence to include the iPhone 15 Pro in its future offerings.
Visual Intelligence serves as a practical tool that enables users to direct their camera towards an object and gather insightful information about it. This feature is Apple’s counterpart to Google Lens.
Previously, access to this technology was limited solely to those who had invested in the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro models. However, recent communications with Daring Fireball reveal that Apple intends for this capability to be accessible on the iPhone 15 Pro through an upcoming update.
While Apple did not clarify which specific update will introduce this feature, anticipation surrounds its likely inclusion in the forthcoming iOS 18.4 release. Users could expect Visual Intelligence on their devices by as soon as April.
The Power of Visual Intelligence
Among Apple’s innovative features, Visual Intelligence stands out for its potential utility. By simply pointing an iPhone at various objects, users can quickly retrieve relevant information—a tool that could come in handy across numerous scenarios.
Practical Use Cases
For instance, while exploring urban neighborhoods and coming across intriguing eateries you haven’t tried before, aiming your phone at them might unveil crucial details such as hours of operation, menus, websites, contact numbers—and possibly even options for reservations or delivery orders based on participating restaurants’ systems.
Additionally, if you stroll through gardens or parks and encounter unfamiliar flora—Visual Intelligence could assist you in identifying those plants swiftly. It is important to note that although Apple’s earlier feature called Visual Lookup (launched with iOS 15) offered similar capabilities; Visual Intelligence presents streamlined enhancements for user convenience.
A Look Ahead
Beyond what has already been discussed by platforms like AppleInsider regarding other functionalities of Visual Intelligence hints at even more advanced features on the horizon that further engage users’ curiosity about their surroundings.