Have you ever seen a photo of a cool restaurant or coffee shop on social media but had no idea where it was? A new productivity shortcut leverages Visual Intelligence to solve this exact problem. By analyzing a screenshot or a photo, your device can now identify the location and show you exactly where it is on a map.
This release introduces a powerful new shortcut called Find Local Food Spots. This tool uses Apple Intelligence to analyze the visual content of a screenshot or an image from your photo library. It identifies key details like signs, logos, or architectural features to determine the name and location of a business, then automatically searches for it near your current location and opens the result in Apple Maps.
For the best results, make sure the screenshot or photo clearly shows the name of the business or a unique, recognizable part of the building. This feature is especially useful when you're exploring a new area; if you see a local recommendation online, you can quickly find out how to get there.
The Find Local Food Spots shortcut transforms visual inspiration into real-world action. It bridges the gap between discovering new places on social media and actually being able to visit them. This saves you the time and effort of manually searching for names and addresses, making spontaneous exploration easier than ever.