How To Use Apple Intelligence for Visual Lookup Features

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If you used to identify plants and flowers from photos taken on your iPhone, you might be missing a helpful feature now. It’s true that some of these functions seem to have disappeared with recent updates. You’re probably wondering how to get that feature back, especially since you have the latest iPhone 16 running the newest iOS version.

Here’s how you can use your iPhone’s built-in tools to do something similar:

Use the Photos App for Information: When you take a photo of a plant or flower, open the Photos app and select the picture.
Swipe Up or Tap the Info Button: On the photo, either swipe up or tap the info icon (“i”). If the photo contains recognizable objects, sometimes you’ll see suggestions or related information.
Leverage Safari or Search with Visuals: Tap the share button (the square with an arrow pointing up), then choose “Search with Google” or “Look Up” depending on your options. Your iPhone can sometimes identify objects or plants this way.
Download a Plant Identification App: If you want more precise results, try downloading a dedicated app like PlantSnap or PictureThis. These apps allow you to upload or take photos and give you detailed plant info.
Use Siri or Visual Search in the Photos App: On some versions, Siri can assist with identifying objects. Simply ask, “What is this?” when viewing a photo, and Siri might help.

Remember, Apple is continually updating iOS features, so check for updates regularly. If the built-in plant identification has been removed entirely, a third-party app is your best bet for quick and accurate plant recognition.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify most plants and flowers easily, even if the previous feature is no longer available directly in your Photos app.