With the arrival of iOS 18.2, Apple is preparing a series of tools for us that will change the way we interact with images and emojis. Similar to the Apple Intelligence Text Tools introduced with iOS 18.1, this second update gives us a whole new way to create visual content directly from our devices. Among these tools, three stand out: Image Playground, Genmoji et Image Wand. Let’s take a detailed look at each of them and how they will transform our use of the Apple ecosystem.
Image Playground: The power of graphic design available to everyone
Image Playground will be the first of the big new features of iOS 18.2 and its objective is the creation of original images from the iPhone or iPad. The tool will be available both as an independent application and integrated into already existing applicationswhether from Apple or third parties.
With Image Playground we will be able to generate images from scratch simply by describing what we need. For example, if we have a specific idea in mind, it will be enough to write a description, or several keywords that represent it and Apple Intelligence will take care of creating an image based on our request.
If we don’t know exactly what we want, or what variables to give to a less concrete idea, Image Playground offers us the possibility of creating images step by step, through a series of suggestions of themes, elements, accessories, seasons, places and others.
Once the theme is chosen, we can experiment and customize the images by choosing from three visual styles: animation, illustration and sketch. Apple decided to limit, at least initially, the styles to these options to avoid possible misuses, such as creating images that appear realistic or that could be confused with deepfakes.
Image Playground will be integrated into apps like Messages, Keynote, Pages and Freeform, for example, and will be available to third-party developers via API. With this integration, wherever we are, we will be able to create original images without needing to leave the application.
Genmoji: The future of emojis lies in personalization
The second new feature is Genmoji, a tool for creating personalized emojis. With iOS 18.2, Apple’s intelligence will allow us to create original emojis that better adapt to our conversations and expressions.
The Genmoji feature will be integrated directly into the emoji keyboard we already know. When we search for an emoji that doesn’t exist, Apple will offer us the option “Create a new emoji” based on our description. The process is simple: we enter a brief description of what we are looking for and Apple Intelligence will generate up to four options different so that we choose the one that we like the most. From this moment on, the new emoji will automatically be added to our keyboard and will be available for use in any application.
What is very interesting about Genmoji is the ability to create emojis that represent us, our friends or our family. We will be able to transform anyone into a superhero, an animal, or anything else that comes to mind, all in seconds.
Image Wand: The magic of illustration for our articles
The third image tool that will arrive with iOS 18.2 is Image Wand, designed to go beyond our annotations in the Notes app. If we use an Apple Pencil (or even with our finger), Image Wand will allow us to transform our sketches and drawings.
Image Wand will integrate into Notes’ tools menu for a unique functionality: by drawing a circle around an existing sketch, the tool will transform it into a complete image. Even though we haven’t drawn anything yet, we can actually use Image Wand to select an empty area of the note and Apple’s intelligence lets us will suggest images based on surrounding content.
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With the inclusion of these three tools, Apple fully enters the world of images thanks to artificial intelligence. Image Playground, Genmoji and Image Wand will allow us to add a touch of originality to our conversations, presentations or notes.
With iOS 18.2 on the horizon, because it should arrive before the end of the yearthe wait for these new features is growing day by day. While we’ve seen the first Apple Intelligence-generated image of Craig Federighi’s dog, there’s a world left to discover. A world that, although it will not change Apple’s most ambitious project, will completely change the way we use our devices.
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