Apple has just unveiled an exciting new feature in its latest iOS 18.1 update: AI-powered object removal for photos. This innovative tool, called Clean Up, allows users to effortlessly remove unwanted objects from their images without compromising the overall picture quality. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, the feature not only removes the object but also intelligently generates the background to seamlessly fill in the gap, even accounting for shadows and reflections.
With just a tap, users can select and erase objects using the smart detection feature. They can also circle or brush over any areas they want to clean up for more precision. This significantly enhances Apple’s photo-editing capabilities, giving users even more creative control over their images.
Apple’s introduction of Clean Up comes after Google launched a similar feature, Magic Eraser, earlier this year, making it available to all Google Photos users for free. As competition heats up, Apple continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in mobile photography.
This new feature is part of Apple’s broader rollout of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven tools that debuted in the iOS 18.1 developer beta. These tools include advanced writing aids, smarter notification summaries, natural language search in Photos, and transcription for calls and voice recordings in Notes. Apple Intelligence is available only to users in the U.S. with their language set to English.
As Apple continues to innovate, the Clean Up feature promises to be a game-changer for anyone looking to perfect their photos easily. The update is now available for developers, and a public release is expected soon.
