Apple has a new way prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI slop
Apple has a new way prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI slop. AI Features in the Photos AppCourtesy of AppleThe Photos app is getting a small infusion of Apple Intelligence AI features, though remember that these features only work on iPhones that support Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro and newer).
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25% off tickets now Back by popular demand: Save up to $300 on Disrupt Close Image Credits:Daydream Apps Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll Lauren Forristal 10:00 AM PDT · September 14, 2026 Daydream, an AI-powered fashion discovery app, launched two new features on Monday to let iPhone users turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for clothing and accessories through Siri, without opening the app. Apple introduced Apple Reference Image to help users determine whether photos have been edited, including alterations made by AI.
Skip to main contentSave this storySave this storyApple's latest iPhone and iPad software—iOS 27 and iPadOS 27—is here. While this release won’t make as big of a splash as Apple’s big Liquid Glass redesign in the prior version, there's still plenty here that could change how you use your device. iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 focus largely on stability improvements that you’ll notice in your everyday use. AccordionItemContainerButtonApple sometimes drops a few older devices from the support list with new versions of its operating systems, supposedly because the aging hardware can’t run the latest screen behaviors without feeling sluggish. (Apple typically supports iPhones and iPads for six to seven years. ) But there's good news this year. iPhones from 2019 and newer—the iPhone 11 and up, including the iPhone SE (2nd Gen)—will support iOS 27.
If you're unsure of your iPhone model, go to Settings > General > About and look at the model name. iPads aren't as straightforward, as they have a unique naming structure. Apple Intelligence Only Works on Select iPhonesAccordionItemContainerButtonRemember—even if older iPhones and iPads receive the iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 update, that doesn't mean all of the new features will be available.
The wider picture
Apple Intelligence is still only compatible with the iPhone 15 Pro and newer and select iPads, meaning that several artificial intelligence features are unavailable on older devices. Platform Stability ImprovementsCourtesy of AppleApple has focused on making iOS run faster in this update. Apple says it has generally updated the design language to improve readability and contrast. A new Setup Assistant lets parents choose system apps and other essential apps for the child when first setting up an Apple device.
Time Allowances let parents set an allotted amount of time kids can enjoy specific app categories (like Entertainment)—Apple has guidance on how much time makes sense based on the child's age. The existing “Clean Up" feature—which lets you select objects in photos to remove (like a trash bag or people in the background)—now performs better thanks to Apple's upgraded foundation models. It will generate what it thinks should be there based on the photo's context. (This feature works with Apple's diffusion model in the cloud. )This video is about iPhone 17 Pro V 5x7Courtesy of AppleFinally, there's Spatial Reframing.
Image Playground UpgradesCourtesy of AppleWant to create AI slop?
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Accessibility improvements: Apple’s VoiceOver accessibility mode has richer image descriptions, and there’s a new captioning feature that generates subtitles for any video you watch (kind of like Google's Live Transcribe), even translating them into other languages. Message syncing improvements: Apple says notifications for missed messages and unread count sync more quickly when you return to your iPad after some time. Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on Monday, which brings the new Siri AI assistant, Liquid Glass improvements, improved performance, and more.
RelatedApple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI overhaulMy first 24 hours with Siri AI on the MacApple dials down Liquid Glass, and the Mac looks way better for itAs for Liquid Glass, Apple says the update offers “uniform refraction and improved contrast,” and there is a new slider that makes Liquid Glass elements more or less opaque. The first feature uses Apple’s image-context capabilities, letting users shop from images already saved in their Photos app. BOOK NOW Most Popular Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests Jagmeet Singh OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand Sarah Perez ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver’s licenses stolen Zack Whittaker Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence Julie Bort Sarah Perez Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo Ivan Mehta ‘Gambling with our lives’: Anthropic researcher quits, warns against self-improving AI Rebecca Bellan OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician Russell Brandom Loading the next article Error loading the next article
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Be sure to read our other Apple guides, including the Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers, Best MagSafe Power Banks, Best MagSafe Accessories, Best iPhone 17 Cases, and Best iPad Accessories. It recharges your iPhone at up to 15-watt charging speed and can also fast-charge the Apple Watch Series 7 or newer (and older Apple Watch models at a slower rate). Everything sits securely in place, and you can even flip your iPhone into landscape orientation to watch a video while it charges or to trigger StandBy mode, a feature Apple added in iOS 17 that turns the iPhone into a clock on your nightstand with weather information when you put it in landscape orientation on a wireless charger. (The screen dims if you have an iPhone with an always-on display; if not, you can tap the screen to see the time. ) The braided USB-C cable is permanently attached.
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