Apple is getting ready to release an updated version of their app, Image Playground, this fall. This release will align nicely with the upcoming launch of iOS 18. That app will now launch together with that cool new operating system. It’s a stark change from earlier pronouncements that suggested a much later rollout. Image Playground has recently been in the limelight for its special talent in generating emoji-like pictures. It draws a wide-ranging audience of users, who value its creative function.
The addition of ChatGPT to Image Playground will considerably increase its capabilities. Users will get access to the widest range of artistic styles, expanding users’ creative possibilities. This shift forms part of Apple’s broader drive to incorporate ChatGPT within its apps. Apple Siri, much like Google, will utilize the AI model to supplement areas of knowledge and answer users queries when they explicitly mention wanting facts.
A recent thread on Reddit pointed out other oddities of Image Playground. As one user reported, they ended up generating an “up close picture of a hand. No matter what they asked for, the app continued to generate a picture of a hand with six fingers. Even with this hilarious bug, users were not discouraged. Hundreds of advocates have written about their fun and festive experiences with Image Playground.
Aisha Malik is a consumer news reporter at TechCrunch. She’s been following along as Image Playground has evolved with exciting new features. With her background in journalism and degrees from the University of Toronto and Western University, Malik provides valuable insights into the app’s evolution.
As the date of launch nears, the anticipation continues to grow inside the respective Reddit communities, especially in r/ArtificialIntelligence and r/ios18beta. Users eagerly anticipate how the new features will enhance their creative endeavors and whether the app will maintain its reputation for fun interactions.
