Visual Intelligence, not a new feature on the iPhone, has been available since iOS 15 with enhanced capabilities added in iOS 16 and 17. Visual Intelligence (VI) is an upgraded version of Visual Look-Up. VI is expected to enter the beta phase later in October 2024. In the meantime, explore Visual Look-Up.

Visual Intelligence offers a wide range of features, including:

• Pet Breed Information: Get detailed information about various pet breeds featured in photos.
• Landmark Identification: Discover the names and locations of iconic landmarks in images.
• Art and Book Identification: Learn about the artists and authors behind featured artworks and books.
• Plant and Flower Identification: Identify different types of plants and flowers in photos.
• Food Identification and Recipes: Identify food items in images and discover related recipes.
• Laundry Symbol Decryption: Understand washing instructions by deciphering laundry care symbols on clothing tags.
• Dashboard Symbol Identification: Recognize and interpret dashboard warning lights in vehicles.
• Insect, Bird, and Statue Identification: Identify various animals and statues in photos.

To use Visual Intelligence, simply tap on an object in a photo to copy and paste it into texts, notes, emails, or share it with others.