
Apple has recently announced the iPhone 16e, which features Visual Intelligence despite the absence of a Camera Control button. Furthermore, the company has confirmed that this capability will also be available for the iPhone 15 Pro through an upcoming software update. iPhone 15 Pro to Get Visual Intelligence in Future Update, Likely iOS 18.
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com/ugcyJYzDnk — MacRumors.com (@MacRumors) February 20, 2025 On the iPhone 16 models, Visual Intelligence allows users to utilize the camera for enhanced understanding of their surroundings, including the ability to summarize text, read it aloud, translate it, conduct Google searches, and interact with ChatGPT, among other functionalities. While the feature is typically activated via the Camera Control button exclusive to the iPhone 16 models, the iPhone 16e operates without this button.
Instead, users can assign Visual Intelligence to the Action button or enable it through the Control Center. Apple has informed John Gruber of Daring Fireball that Visual Intelligence will be introduced to the iPhone 15 Pro in a future software update. Similar to the iPhone 16e, the iPhone 15 Pro does not include a Camera Control button; however, Apple assures that the feature will be accessible through the Control Center or the Action button once the update is released.
Following the announcement of the iPhone 16e, Apple has updated its website to indicate that iOS 18.4 is expected to be publicly released in early April. Also Read: Vivo X200 Ultra leak reveals action button and April launch timeline.