Siri AI camera mode: how to use it and what it can do
Apple is integrating artificial intelligence into its devices, and one of the most intriguing features is Siri's AI camera mode. Currently in beta, this feature is available on compatible devices running iOS 27 or later, such as the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16. It turns your camera into a smart assistant that can analyze objects in the frame and perform tasks like splitting a restaurant bill or suggesting recipes based on ingredients you point at. Данную информацию сообщает портал BGR.
To activate it, press and hold the camera control on your iPhone and select the Siri option. Then point the lens at an object, and Siri can identify it or answer complex queries. You can close the conversation by swiping up and pressing X. The feature is similar to Google Lens but integrated directly into the camera experience.
In November 2026, Apple announced that the feature will also come to iPads with the iPadOS 27.3 update. This will allow iPad users to scan objects in their environment and learn more about them. Early tests by users show that Siri AI can even scan objects outside the immediate camera view, possibly by using the .5x camera. One Redditor noted that the mode is designed to give the AI maximal information about your environment, so you can point it at a general area and ask it to do something with that information.
