iOS 27 replaces Camera Control's Visual Intelligence with Siri camera mode
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Zac Hall
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Summary
iOS 27 and Siri AI replace the Visual Intelligence shortcut on iPhone's Camera Control with a new Siri camera mode. Previously, long-pressing Camera Control invoked Visual Intelligence (Apple Intelligence for camera-based lookups), which could be more hassle than helpful. The update introduces a more practical Siri-powered camera experience, improving the Camera Control functionality.
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In iOS 18 and iOS 26, long-pressing the Camera Control invokes Visual Intelligence, the Apple Intelligence feature for looking up information using your iPhone's camera
This essentially meant the Camera Control launched two very different apps: Camera or your assigned photography app with a quick click
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