Have you ever spotted a great pair of shoes in a video and wondered where to buy them? Maybe someone sent you a photo of a restaurant, plant or gadget and you wanted to know more without typing a description into Google.Apple's newly released iOS 27 gives iPhone owners an easier way to do that.Visual Intelligence can now understand what's already displayed on your screen, so you can search an object, ask a question about it or take action based on what your iPhone sees.
Apple says you can even turn information from a flyer or invitation into a calendar event.Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel owners have a similar tool through Google's Circle to Search.Instead of switching apps, you can select something directly on your screen and immediately search for more information.Here's how all three work and where you'll find the controls on the latest software.8 BIGGEST THINGS WE LEARNED FROM APPLE'S 2026 EVENTOn a Samsung Galaxy, press and hold the Home button or navigation handle to open Circle to Search and select what you want to identify.
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No technical experience is needed.Plus, recordings of all our past classes are available, including How to Stop Spam, Phone Security and Financial Protection, each with a free downloadable checklist.Watch the free replays and get your checklists at CyberGuyLive.comVisual Intelligence previously focused heavily on things around you.You could point your iPhone camera at something and use Apple Intelligence to identify it or search for more information.
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