Visual Intelligence transforms screenshots from static images into interactive starting points for action. With the latest update, this power is now extended to your favorite third-party apps, allowing you to perform context-aware searches without ever leaving the screenshot editor. This creates a seamless bridge between seeing something on your screen and finding it in the app where it matters most.
When you take a screenshot and tap the Search icon, you will now see a new horizontal bar featuring icons of supported third-party apps like Lowe's, Pinterest, and Etsy. Instead of only getting web search results, you can now perform a reverse image search directly within these integrated apps. Tapping an app's icon provides results from that app's own catalog or content library, and selecting a result takes you directly to the relevant page in the app.
For the most accurate results, make sure the item you want to search for is clearly visible in the screenshot. If your screenshot contains multiple items, use the circle-to-search gesture to isolate the object of interest before selecting a third-party app. Keep an eye out for more of your favorite apps to appear in the search bar as they adopt this new capability.
The integration of third-party apps into Visual Intelligence makes screenshots more powerful and actionable than ever. It streamlines the process of discovering products, finding inspiration, and performing quick tasks by connecting what you see on your screen directly to the apps you use every day. This update reduces friction and makes your device a more intuitive and helpful tool.