The iPhone feature identifies the names of plants, tourist sites, and other features in a photo. Learn how to use visual search in your camera roll
The visual search iphone is a resource that helps identify objects, landmarks, plant and animal species in a photo. The feature is included in the Photos app’s info icon, which is also used to detail the location, date, and camera configuration at the time of the capture.
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With this search it is possible, for example, to quickly find out the name of a plant without using external applications. However, the feature has not yet been released in Brazil – if you want to use it, you have to change language and region on iPhone, iPad or macOS.
The resource is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German. It is found from the iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 or macOS Monterrey version. Learn how to use it.
How to identify items in photo on iPhone
- Open the Photos app and select any image from the gallery;
- If iOS shows a star next to the “I” icon, Visual Search is available for the image. Touch to see more details;
- Then select the “Search” tab to identify the item in the image. The app also includes a small icon above the image, such as a leaf for plants or a paw for animals;
- Finally, look at the results achieved by Siri.
What items can be identified by visual search?
The resource is versatile and can locate different items in photos, accompanied by descriptions from Siri. Here are some examples of what to find in the search:
- Pets: The app identifies animals and suggests breeds for pets, such as cats and dogs;
- Plants: it is possible to locate the scientific name of the plant and verify the information on the species;
- Books: The tool recognizes the cover and includes a shortcut to know the title in the Books app;
- Paintings: some famous paintings are identified and accompanied by a description of the work;
- Landmarks: Shows famous places in photos and provides a link to Maps.
If the tool doesn’t work on your device, try changing the region or updating the iOS version.
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