With the release of iOS 11, users have more options for interacting with text and numerical information. For hikers, campers, and nature enthusiasts, this includes being able to identify flowers, plants, and mushrooms using Visual Lookup on their iPhone. ..

This function separates the objects and subjects in a picture. The Visual Lookup app can then be used to search the isolated portion of the image from there. Users can use this to recognize plants, insects, books, works of art, statues, and other landmarks.

Steps to use Apple’s Live Text and Visual Lookup

With Launch Photos, you can easily take photos and videos of your projects and share them with your friends and family.

The “i” button on many smartphones has a shiny star on it. If you’re looking for a photo that will spark your interest, try taking a picture of the “i” button with stars shining on it. ..

The “i” button will turn on the sparkly stars on the screen.

The information panel on the right side of the image is a great place to find out more about the creature or object in front of you. You can see a paw print on the image, as well as other information like its species and size.

To lookup a word or phrase visually, tap the Visual Look Up button. This will open a pop-up window with a list of related words and phrases. You can also use the magnifying glass icon to zoom in on specific words or phrases. ..

Siri Knowledge can help you find results using information on the web. You can browse for similar results using the search bar.

Final Words

With the new Live Text feature in macOS Monterey, you can use text in images to help you keep track of what’s being talked about at a meeting or lecture. For example, if you take a snapshot of a whiteboard during a meeting or lecture and then copy the text, you can then paste it into a document.