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Apple is preparing for the launch of the new iOS 18, which includes a number of AI-based tools, including the promising “Image Playground.” This new tool allows users to generate AI images in a style reminiscent of cartoon illustrations, simply by providing a text description. The innovation reflects Apple’s growing focus on artificial intelligence applied not only to productivity, but also to entertainment and creativity.

Key points:

•  Image Playground is one of the most anticipated new features in iOS 18, allowing users to create AI images from text descriptions.
•  The feature is distinguished by its three graphic styles: Illustration, Sketch and Animation, which can be used to enrich chats, presentations and creative projects.
•  Apple previewed an image generated by this feature, representing Bailey, the dog of Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering.
•  The introduction of Apple Intelligence in Europe is delayed due to Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations, with limited language support.

The “Image Playground” feature received special attention, with Apple unveiling the first image generated outside promotional contexts to the public. The image, previewed in “Wired US,” depicts “Bailey,” the dog of “Craig Federighi,” in a festive scene where he wears a birthday hat and smiles next to a cake. This creation demonstrates Image Playground’s potential to process personalized images from simple and fun inputs, solidifying Apple’s vision of artificial intelligence within everyone’s reach. 

With “iOS 18,” Apple is expanding its AI ecosystem. In addition to Image Playground’s creative capabilities, other features such as message rewriting, email summarization, and object recognition in photos will be available in the future, making the operating system increasingly geared toward the use of AI in various areas of daily life. Image Playground will also be accessible through Messages, allowing users to quickly generate illustrations based on photos in their library or draw on ideas suggested by the system.

Despite expectations, the new AI-related features will not be immediately available in Europe due to regulatory concerns related to the “Digital Markets Act.” In addition,Italian will not be among the languages supported initially, which could dampen the enthusiasm of many European users for the new AI capabilities. In any case, Apple plans to release the feature with “iOS 18.2,” expected by December 2024, but only for selected markets.

This new era of AI tools for Apple aims not only to improve productivity, but also to promote creative entertainment, proving that AI can be accessible and fun.