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Apple’s AI Camera Aims for Photo Superpowers, With Guardrails
technology1 month ago

Apple’s AI Camera Aims for Photo Superpowers, With Guardrails

Apple unveiled iOS 27’s AI features in the Photos app, including Extend (expand a photo by 25% with generated background pixels) and Spatial Reframe (change perspective). These tools are designed to fix compositional issues rather than create arbitrary fakery: the main subject won’t be altered, background additions are limited, and you can’t repeatedly extend a single image. Usage is capped and may require an iCloud subscription for frequent use; Apple will also watermark edited images with SynthID. Siri is embedded into the Camera app for quicker AI-assisted tasks, while Image Playground remains for generating AI art. Apple emphasizes a measured, non-“AI for AI’s sake” approach compared with rivals.

via WIRED|
#ai#ios27#photos-app
technology1 year ago

Apple's iOS 18.1.1 Update Sparks Outcry Over Photos App Changes

Apple's latest iOS 18.1.1 update has sparked user complaints about changes to the iPhone Photos app, which now organizes photos by topics like 'Recent Days' and 'Trips'. Users find the new layout confusing, but Apple and tech experts like The MacWhisperer Academy offer tips to revert to a more familiar setup. Suggestions include scrolling down to reveal more of the photo library, distinguishing between 'date captured' and 'recently added', and customizing the home screen to prioritize useful sections.

via UNILAD|
#apple#ios-update#iphone
"Apple Unveils iOS 18: New Features and Public Beta Now Available"
technology2 years ago

"Apple Unveils iOS 18: New Features and Public Beta Now Available"

Apple has released a beta version of iOS 18, offering new features such as enhanced home screen customization, improved privacy functions, expanded text reactions, satellite messaging, a cleaner inbox, and a redesigned Photos app. Early adopters can sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program to test the new operating system, though they may encounter bugs.

via CBS News|
#apple#beta-release#customization
iOS 18 Introduces 'Recovered' Album to Restore Lost Photos and Videos
technology2 years ago

iOS 18 Introduces 'Recovered' Album to Restore Lost Photos and Videos

Apple's upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia updates will introduce a "Recovered" album in the Photos app to help users find lost or damaged photos and videos. This new feature is separate from the Recently Deleted album and follows a fix for a bug in iOS 17.5 that caused some deleted photos to reappear due to database corruption. Public betas for these updates are now available.

via The Verge|
#apple#ios-18#macos-sequoia
iOS 18 Introduces 'Recovered' Album to Restore Lost Photos and Videos
technology2 years ago

iOS 18 Introduces 'Recovered' Album to Restore Lost Photos and Videos

iOS 18 introduces a new "Recovered" album in the Photos app, which helps users find previously lost or damaged photos and videos. This feature is also available on iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, and it automatically scans for recoverable content upon updating. The "Recovered" album appears only if there are lost or damaged items, providing users with the option to permanently delete or restore them.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#ios-18#macos-sequoia
"EU Pressures Apple to Allow iPhone Users to Uninstall Photos App"
technology2 years ago

"EU Pressures Apple to Allow iPhone Users to Uninstall Photos App"

The EU's Digital Markets Act may force Apple to allow iPhone users to uninstall certain core apps like Photos, in addition to providing a choice of which apps to install and use. This is part of the EU's effort to open closed ecosystems and enable competition at all levels. Apple's compliance with the DMA is being questioned, and it may face challenges in fully decoupling certain apps from iOS while meeting the requirements of the regulation.

via GSMArena.com|
#apple#digital-markets-act#eu
"EU Investigates Apple's Requirement to Allow iPhone Users to Delete Photos App"
technology2 years ago

"EU Investigates Apple's Requirement to Allow iPhone Users to Delete Photos App"

The European Commission's Digital Markets Act may require Apple to allow iPhone users to uninstall any app and change default settings, including the system-level Photos app, which could necessitate a massive rewriting of the iOS operating system. This demand poses significant challenges for Apple and could potentially impact its operations in the EU.

via Android Authority|
#apple#digital-markets-act#european-commission
"EU Considers Forcing Apple to Allow Deletion of iPhone Photos App"
technology2 years ago

"EU Considers Forcing Apple to Allow Deletion of iPhone Photos App"

The EU competition head, Margrethe Vestager, suggested that Apple may be required to allow iPhone owners to delete the Photos app as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations. This demand would involve a massive change to the way iOS works, as the Photos app is integrated throughout the entire system. Some commentators have speculated that Apple might consider ceasing iPhone sales in EU countries due to potential fines, but EU commissioner Thierry Breton dismissed this as unrealistic. The interpretation of the DMA's requirements is seen as pushing the limits of what is reasonable and practical, especially considering the sensitivity of personal data involved in photo management.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#dma#eu
"Windows 11 Introduces AI-Powered 'Magic Eraser' for Photos"
technology2 years ago

"Windows 11 Introduces AI-Powered 'Magic Eraser' for Photos"

Microsoft announces the introduction of a new AI-powered "Generative Eraser" feature for the Windows 11 Photos app, allowing users to easily remove people and objects from the background of images with more realistic results. This follows Google's Magic Eraser mode for Android devices and is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to integrate AI capabilities into its software, with Windows 11 expected to include more AI features in its upcoming release.

via Windows Central|
#ai#generative-eraser#microsoft
"Google Photos Introduces Streamlined Library Organization Features"
technology2 years ago

"Google Photos Introduces Streamlined Library Organization Features"

Google has introduced new features for its Photos app on iOS and Android to help users declutter their photo libraries. The features include Photo Stacks, which groups similar photos taken close together into a single panel, a shortcut to create calendar entries from images like event tickets or flyers, and improved categorization of documents and written information stored in image form. The new features are rolling out now to users.

via The Verge|
#calendar-entries#google#image-categorization