iOS 18.1 Beta brings a new “Clean Up” feature to the photo library app on iPhone.
Apple has just released the third beta of iOS 18.1 for developers, introducing a notable new feature called "Clean Up" in the Photos app. This is a tool built into Apple Intelligence, using artificial intelligence (AI) to help users remove unwanted objects from photos.
With Clean Up, users can easily remove distracting objects in their images, from small objects like stains, to larger objects like people or objects in the background. The feature works intelligently, automatically detecting and marking objects that can be removed, while ensuring that the main subject of the photo is not affected.
Clean Up feature helps remove excess details in photos using AI.
Clean Up can be applied to all photos in your library, including old photos or photos taken from other devices. However, it doesn't work with Live Photos and videos.
Clean Up is one of the new features of the Apple Intelligence system, expected to be officially launched with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1. This is a testament to Apple's efforts in applying AI to improve the user experience on its products.
However, using AI to edit photos also raises some questions about authenticity and ethics. Apple says it will add a note to the photo's metadata to indicate that the photo has been edited with AI, and will also allow users to undo any changes at any time.
Apple opens the door for EU users to delete the App Store, Messages, and more default apps.
Apple just announced big changes for iPhone and iPad users in the European Union (EU), allowing them to remove many important default apps such as the App Store, Messages, Photos, Camera and Safari.
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This is the latest move by Apple to comply with comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, after opening up to third-party app downloads and app stores earlier this year. In addition, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will have an additional "Default Apps" section in the Settings app, allowing users to choose default apps for many tasks such as calling, messaging, translation, navigation, management, etc. password management and call spam filtering.
Apple added a Default Apps section that allows users to choose default apps.
The European Commission has determined that iPadOS has the same control role as iOS, so Apple will apply similar changes to the iPad, giving iPad users more freedom to customize their devices.
Apple may also have to stop charging Core Technology Fees from developers if they choose to distribute their apps outside the App Store. This is another big change that could impact how the App Store operates in the EU.
These changes show that Apple is trying to adapt to new regulations in the EU, aimed at giving users more choice and control over their devices.
