Apple’s Visual Intelligence is still in development. Currently the feature is only available to a limited group of the audience that is iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max users, let’s find out how to make use of this feature.
Unveiling Visual Intelligence
With the release of iOS 18.2 Apple has made some quite significant improvements with the operating system, Genmoji and image playground are some to watch out for. But the visual intelligence is the star of the show as it allows you to perform every graphical based task by simply talking to your phone like the Amazon Alexa, the best part is that it is exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro and the pro max that was announced in the recent event.
This however puts Apple in direct competition with Google as they release their visual intelligence concept as the tasks that can be performed with it is quite large in number they include but are not limited to making an image search, business recommendations, or even text translation as long as the iPhone camera is in focus, It can be done.
What to be aware about
There are two factors worth noticing.
Device Compatibility: Apple has said that visual intelligence will only and only be applicable to the users of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro but they have vast plans for the future including the ability for older model owners to have access to it as well if the so want.
Waitlist Requirement: In order to use visual intelligence or any other Apple feature, you will have to sign up for the waitlist. To do so go to your device settings, and scroll down to “Apple Intelligence & Siri” and apply for the Silk Road Program. When selected this program will grant you a lot of premium privileges.
How To Work with Visual Intelligence
Activation of the Tool
To enable Visual Intelligence, press and hold the button marked Camera Control which is located at the bottom right corner of your iPhone screen. Once the option is turned on, it brings up a menu on the screen allowing you to look around and see what the feature can do.
Working with Text Interaction.
Several actions can be taken when Visual Intelligence comes across a text.
- Translate: So that it is able to speak in a different language.
- Read Aloud: This allows the user to speak by reading the texts through Siri.
- Summarize: The feature is able to give short descriptions of the items.
It also highlights other items which can be called emails websites and so on. These items are made active commands, and by pressing them one can undertake the action which directly corresponds to the item.
Working with Business Interaction.
Visual Intelligence also helps obtain other useful information about a business when its camera is focused on an item. Some of the options are.
- Schedule: The specific hours the business operates can be provided.
- Order: This enables individuals to get the item that they want for sale.
- Menu: The list of services or food that is offered is shown.
- Reservation: Items can be booked through this option.
Additionally, the More button enables users to see reviews and direct the business’s webpage. Note: This feature is available to US users only at the moment.
How To Use ChatGPT.
To use this platform, one needs to.
- First point the camera towards the object.
- Then turn on the visual intelligence popup then tap the icon ChatGPT.
- Finally, tap Ask and state the item’s details.
You can request one or more questions if you want to learn more. For example, taking photographs of a product may reveal its definition, place of the cost and the purchasing address too.
Through Google Image Search
If Google Image Search is selected, a Safari window opens providing the user with similar images and related content. This feature is great in instances where one intends to find the market prices of a product or its availability. All such engagements, however, would have to be completed by the users on their own.
Conclusion
Visual Intelligence is a translation of technology that enables Apple to add another pelt to AI powered capabilities. While providing a tool that facilitates a more active interaction with the environment outside the phone, its only downside is that it will only be available on the latest iPhone models or after being added to the waitlist. However, the practical operations of it turn on the prospect of scaling usage in subsequent versions.
