The big picture: When Apple launched iOS 18 earlier this year, it introduced an Enhanced Visual Search feature in the Photos app. It builds on the existing Visual Look Up tool, but also raises serious privacy concerns that have some users up in arms.
Visual Look Up recognizes objects, animals, landmarks, and more from photos on your iPhone. For example, if you take a picture of a flower, the tool attempts to identify its species. It can do the same for dog breeds, car models, and other items.
The original Visual Look Up prioritized privacy. Apple claimed it sent
