iPhone 15 Pro Receives Major AI Boost with Visual Intelligence Upgrade
If you're rocking an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you're in for a treat with the latest iOS 18.4 developer beta. This update brings a nifty AI-powered feature that was previously exclusive to the iPhone 16 lineup.
Visual Intelligence Now on Older Models
Launched just this Monday, the new beta opens up the world of Visual Intelligence to users of these slightly older models. This feature, once only available on the iPhone 16, allows you to perform web searches and ask questions about anything you see through your camera—be it people, places, or things.
New Ways to Trigger Visual Intelligence
The iPhone 16 models use a physical Camera Control to kickstart Visual Intelligence, but since the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max don't have this button, Apple's come up with alternative ways to activate it. Now, users of the iPhone 15 Pro models, as well as the iPhone 16, can use the Action button to launch Visual Intelligence. The beauty of the Action button is its customizability, letting you set it up for various functions.
Additionally, the new beta introduces a way to access Visual Intelligence right from the Control Center. A simple swipe down from the top of your screen will reveal an Apple Intelligence section, where you can activate Siri, use Type to Siri, or trigger Visual Intelligence with ease.
How to Use Visual Intelligence on Your iPhone
Here's how you can get started with the latest developer beta:
- On your iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, or any iPhone 16, navigate to Settings and select Action Button.
- Swipe through the options until you find Visual Intelligence and set it as your preferred action.
- When you're out and about and something catches your eye—be it an animal, a plant, a landmark, or a business—point your camera at it.
- Hold down the Action button or select Visual Intelligence from the Control Center.
- You'll then have two options: tap Search to run a Google Search on the object, or tap Ask to pose questions about it, which ChatGPT will try to answer.
Official Release on the Horizon
Last month, Apple confirmed to John Gruber of Daring Fireball that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max would indeed receive Visual Intelligence. Although they didn't pin down a specific date, Gruber speculated it would come with iOS 18.4. With the current version being only the second developer beta, we're looking at a few more updates before the official release in April.
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PeterNelson
July 27, 2025 at 10:13:31 PM EDT
The AI boost on iPhone 15 Pro sounds dope! Visual Intelligence on older models? That’s Apple flexing hard. Can’t wait to see how it stacks up against my buddy’s iPhone 16. 😎
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WillMitchell
April 23, 2025 at 11:16:30 AM EDT
El impulso de IA en el iPhone 15 Pro es un cambio de juego. ¿Inteligencia Visual en modelos más antiguos? ¡Sí, por favor! Es como tener un teléfono nuevo sin comprarlo. La única desventaja es que aún está en beta, así que hay algunos fallos. ¡No puedo esperar al lanzamiento completo! 🚀
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AlbertWalker
April 22, 2025 at 8:55:19 PM EDT
O boost de IA no iPhone 15 Pro é incrível! Inteligência Visual em modelos mais antigos? Sim, por favor! É como ter um novo celular sem comprar um. A única desvantagem é que ainda está em beta, então há alguns glitches. Mal posso esperar pelo lançamento completo! 🚀
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CharlesThomas
April 22, 2025 at 4:11:37 PM EDT
iPhone 15 ProのAIブーストは素晴らしいですね！古いモデルでもビジュアルインテリジェンスが使えるなんて最高です。ただ、まだベータ版なので時々バグが出るのが残念。正式リリースが楽しみです！😊
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EricRoberts
April 21, 2025 at 10:48:29 PM EDT
아이폰 15 프로의 AI 부스트는 정말 대단해요! 구형 모델에서도 비주얼 인텔리전스를 사용할 수 있다니 최고죠. 다만 베타 버전이라 가끔 버그가 발생하는 게 아쉬워요. 정식 출시가 기대됩니다! 😄
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JasonRamirez
April 21, 2025 at 7:53:12 AM EDT
The AI boost on the iPhone 15 Pro is a game-changer! Visual Intelligence on older models? Yes, please! It's like getting a new phone without buying one. The only downside is that it's still in beta, so there are occasional glitches. Can't wait for the full release! 🚀
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If you're rocking an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you're in for a treat with the latest iOS 18.4 developer beta. This update brings a nifty AI-powered feature that was previously exclusive to the iPhone 16 lineup.
Visual Intelligence Now on Older Models
Launched just this Monday, the new beta opens up the world of Visual Intelligence to users of these slightly older models. This feature, once only available on the iPhone 16, allows you to perform web searches and ask questions about anything you see through your camera—be it people, places, or things.
New Ways to Trigger Visual Intelligence
The iPhone 16 models use a physical Camera Control to kickstart Visual Intelligence, but since the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max don't have this button, Apple's come up with alternative ways to activate it. Now, users of the iPhone 15 Pro models, as well as the iPhone 16, can use the Action button to launch Visual Intelligence. The beauty of the Action button is its customizability, letting you set it up for various functions.
Additionally, the new beta introduces a way to access Visual Intelligence right from the Control Center. A simple swipe down from the top of your screen will reveal an Apple Intelligence section, where you can activate Siri, use Type to Siri, or trigger Visual Intelligence with ease.
How to Use Visual Intelligence on Your iPhone
Here's how you can get started with the latest developer beta:
- On your iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, or any iPhone 16, navigate to Settings and select Action Button.
- Swipe through the options until you find Visual Intelligence and set it as your preferred action.
- When you're out and about and something catches your eye—be it an animal, a plant, a landmark, or a business—point your camera at it.
- Hold down the Action button or select Visual Intelligence from the Control Center.
- You'll then have two options: tap Search to run a Google Search on the object, or tap Ask to pose questions about it, which ChatGPT will try to answer.
Official Release on the Horizon
Last month, Apple confirmed to John Gruber of Daring Fireball that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max would indeed receive Visual Intelligence. Although they didn't pin down a specific date, Gruber speculated it would come with iOS 18.4. With the current version being only the second developer beta, we're looking at a few more updates before the official release in April.
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July 27, 2025 at 10:13:31 PM EDT
The AI boost on iPhone 15 Pro sounds dope! Visual Intelligence on older models? That’s Apple flexing hard. Can’t wait to see how it stacks up against my buddy’s iPhone 16. 😎
0
April 23, 2025 at 11:16:30 AM EDT
El impulso de IA en el iPhone 15 Pro es un cambio de juego. ¿Inteligencia Visual en modelos más antiguos? ¡Sí, por favor! Es como tener un teléfono nuevo sin comprarlo. La única desventaja es que aún está en beta, así que hay algunos fallos. ¡No puedo esperar al lanzamiento completo! 🚀
0
April 22, 2025 at 8:55:19 PM EDT
O boost de IA no iPhone 15 Pro é incrível! Inteligência Visual em modelos mais antigos? Sim, por favor! É como ter um novo celular sem comprar um. A única desvantagem é que ainda está em beta, então há alguns glitches. Mal posso esperar pelo lançamento completo! 🚀
0
April 22, 2025 at 4:11:37 PM EDT
iPhone 15 ProのAIブーストは素晴らしいですね！古いモデルでもビジュアルインテリジェンスが使えるなんて最高です。ただ、まだベータ版なので時々バグが出るのが残念。正式リリースが楽しみです！😊
0
April 21, 2025 at 10:48:29 PM EDT
아이폰 15 프로의 AI 부스트는 정말 대단해요! 구형 모델에서도 비주얼 인텔리전스를 사용할 수 있다니 최고죠. 다만 베타 버전이라 가끔 버그가 발생하는 게 아쉬워요. 정식 출시가 기대됩니다! 😄
0
April 21, 2025 at 7:53:12 AM EDT
The AI boost on the iPhone 15 Pro is a game-changer! Visual Intelligence on older models? Yes, please! It's like getting a new phone without buying one. The only downside is that it's still in beta, so there are occasional glitches. Can't wait for the full release! 🚀
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