Many iPhone users are unaware of the full potential of their devices, which have native tools capable of replacing several third-party applications. Funções like Visual Look Up, the Medir app and built-in music recognition offer practical solutions for everyday life, using advanced iOS technology to deliver information and utilities quickly and efficiently.
These tools are designed to always be at hand, eliminating the need for additional downloads and saving storage space. The Visual Look Up, for example, turns the photo gallery into a visual encyclopedia, while the Medir app uses the camera to take measurements with surprising precision, especially on models equipped with LiDAR technology.
Direct integration with the operating system guarantees a fluid and secure user experience. Song recognition, in turn, was incorporated into the Central of Controle, allowing you to identify songs in any environment with just one touch, without interrupting what the user is doing. Explorar these features are essential to make the most of your investment in a Apple smartphone.
What is Visual Look Up and how does it work
Visual Look Up is an artificial intelligence feature that allows you to identify a wide range of objects, animals, plants and tourist attractions directly from your photos. When viewing an image in the Fotos application, the system analyzes the content and, if it identifies a known element, displays a specific icon indicating that information is available. Essa functionality is extremely useful when traveling, when photographing a monument and wanting to know its history, or in the garden at home, when encountering an unknown plant. The technology behind the feature compares image patterns against an extensive database, providing accurate results that can include links to Wikipedia articles, similar images across the web, and other relevant details. The process is almost instantaneous and takes place directly on the device, guaranteeing user privacy, as photos do not need to be sent to external servers for analysis.
How to activate and use Visual Look Up step by step
To use Visual Look Up, the first step is to open the Fotos application and select the image you want to analyze. The feature is automatically activated on photos that contain recognizable elements, such as pets, flowers, artwork or plates of food.
With the photo open, swipe up or tap the information icon (“i”) at the bottom. If the system has identified something, the icon will have little stars around it, indicating that Visual Look Up found results.
When you tap this icon, a new window will display a thumbnail of the identified object with a link titled “Query”. Clicar on this link will open a page with detailed information, such as the breed of a dog, the species of a flower or the name of a tourist spot.
The tool is compatible with iPhones that have the A12 Bionic chip or higher and is available in several languages, including Portuguese, making it accessible to a large base of users who want to enrich their photography experience.
Medir app offers accuracy with LiDAR sensor
The Medir app, pre-installed on all iPhones, turns the device into a digital tape measure. Utilizando uses augmented reality (AR) technology, it allows you to measure the dimensions of real objects and spaces simply by pointing the camera. The app automatically detects surfaces and edges, allowing the user to draw virtual lines to obtain lengths, widths and heights. The functionality is ideal for quick tasks, such as checking whether a piece of furniture will fit in a certain space or measuring the size of a painting.
On iPhone models Pro, from line 12 onwards, the accuracy of the Medir application is drastically improved by the presence of the LiDAR scanner (Light Detection and Ranging). Essa technology emits laser pulses to create a detailed depth map of the environment, resulting in almost instantaneous measurements with minimal margin for error. LiDAR allows the app to work reliably even in low-light conditions and recognize objects faster, making it a powerful tool for design professionals, architecture professionals, and anyone who needs accurate measurements for home projects.
Benefits of the Medir app in practical situations
The applications of the Medir app in everyday life are varied and can simplify many tasks. Profissionais who work with interior design or carpentry can take preliminary measurements of an environment without the need to carry tape measures and other equipment.
For those who shop online, the app is a great ally. You can measure the available space in the living room before buying a new sofa or check the dimensions of an appliance to ensure it fits perfectly in the kitchen.
In addition to measuring distances, the application also includes a level function, extremely useful for hanging pictures, shelves or installing a television on the wall, ensuring that everything is perfectly aligned.
Built-in music recognition speeds identification
The Apple integrated the Shazam technology directly into iOS, allowing users to identify music playing in the environment quickly and without the need to open a separate app. The feature can be added to Central of Controle, making it accessible from any screen, including when the iPhone is locked.
Once activated, the device’s microphone “listens” to the music for a few seconds and displays a notification with the name of the track and artist. Todas identified songs are automatically saved in a history, which can be accessed through the icon on the Central of Controle or in the Shazam application, if installed.
Steps to configure quick recognition
Setting up the music recognition shortcut is simple and takes less than a minute. Basta access “Settings”, select the option “Controle Center” and, in the list of “More Controles”, find “Música Recognition”. Toque on the plus (+) icon next to it to add it to active controls, and the function is ready to use, offering immediate convenience.
Enhancements with Apple Intelligence
With the introduction of Apple Intelligence, these native features become even more powerful and intuitive. Visual Look Up, for example, now offers more contextual and detailed results, better understanding the general content of the photo and not just an isolated object. Enhanced processing on the device itself ensures analysis is faster and maintains user privacy.
In the Medir app, artificial intelligence helps detect the edges of objects with greater accuracy, simplifying the process of drawing measurement lines and reducing the need for manual adjustments. Music recognition also benefits, with more efficient algorithms for identifying songs in noisy environments or lesser-known tracks, improving the overall experience.
