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Apple released iOS 18.2 on December 11. The update brings new features and bug fixes to iPhones. One of the new features is Image Playground.
This is a new app that appears on your iPhone’s home screen after updating. Image Playground lets you create personalized images using AI. You can generate “fun and playful images” based on text descriptions and photos of people.
All images are created directly on your iPhone or iPad, not in the cloud. To use Image Playground, open the app and choose a starting image from your photos. You can then personalize it using text descriptions.
Choose from different themes, locations, costumes and props. Apple editors offer suggestions to inspire you. The application allows you to create images in two styles: Animation and Illustration.
Image Playground Features Explained
When you generate an image, browse the previews and choose your favorite. Images are not meant to appear realistic.
Image Playground is also integrated with other iPhone apps. You can access it in Messages for easy sharing. It will also appear in Keynote, Pages and Freeform.
App developers can also choose to integrate it into their own apps. iOS 18.2 works on all devices that can run iOS 18. But new AI features, including Image Playground, only work on newer iPhones.
These include the iPhone 15 Pro and later models. The iOS 18.2 update brings an exciting new way to express yourself with personalized images. Have you ever tried Image Playground on your updated iPhone?
Share your creations and thoughts on the new app.
