iOS 18.1: Here's how to remove photobombers using Apple Intelligence-powered Clean-up tool on iPhone

In the Photos App, Clean-up tool can help users remove unwanted objects from the frame without affecting the subject.

On Monday (October 28), Apple rolled out the much-awaited iOS 18.1 update to all eligible iPhones.

The new iOS 18.1 also comes with a first batch of Apple Intelligence features including writing tools, proofreading, and the ability to compose smart replies.

In the Photos App, Apple has introduced the Clean-up tool, which can help users remove unwanted objects from the frame without affecting the subject.

It will come in handy during a trip to popular picnic spots. The user can lift unknown people or objects such as notice boards or dustbins from the frame and get that perfect family photo.

Apple Photos app get Clean-up tool.

Here's how to use the Clean-up tool on iPhone:

Step 1: Go to the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Open a photo, tap the Edit button, then tap Clean Up.

Note: After you tap Clean Up, some items may be highlighted automatically so you can quickly tap to remove them.

Step 3: Tap, brush, or circle what you want to remove.

Step 4: Use two fingers to pinch to zoom or pan the image.

Note: If you brush over a person’s face, the face may become blurred with a pixelated effect.

When you’re finished, tap Done.

Search feature on Photos app.

Search gets better on the Photos app

The Apple Intelligence-powered Photos app is now able to retrieve any photo or video with just a text description.

Step 1: Go to the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap Search, then enter a description using natural language. For instance—“ Timmy(pet dog) wearing a red hat.” It will display that particular photo with the pet dog wearing a red-coloured hat.

Or do any of the following:

--See all search results: Tap See All.

--Select specific search results: Tap Select, then select the photos and videos you want to share or add to an album.

--Sort search results in reverse chronological order: Tap the Filter button.

Step 3: When you’re finished, tap Done.

Memories feature on Photos app.

Here's how the Memories feature works on iPhone

With the Apple Intelligence feature, users can tell iPhones to create a short movie with images and videos stored on the Photos app.

The user has to just describe what the content should be. For instance, if you own a pet dog, you can type a description-- "My pet Tommy (pet's name) day out in Cubbon Park"- It will stitch together a curated picture and videos captured at that particular location with a good music score in the background. It can help create wonderful short video memories of loved ones.

Step 1: Go to the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down to Memories, then tap Create.

Step 3: Type a description of the movie you want to create from your library, then tap Done.

List of iPhones compatible with Apple Intelligence

iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max.

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