Apple has unveiled a substantial upgrade to its AI-driven image creation tool, Image Playground, first launched last year as part of the Apple Intelligence initiative. The newest improvement features the incorporation of ChatGPT as a filter option, broadening the creative potential of the application.
Since its debut, Image Playground has enabled users to produce illustrations in a variety of styles, such as “Sketch,” “3D cartoon,” and “Animation.” However, user feedback highlighted some restrictions concerning the types of images it could produce and the specificity of prompts it could comprehend.
With the forthcoming iOS 26 update, these restrictions are poised to shift. During the WWDC keynote, Apple announced that the addition of ChatGPT will allow users to generate images in several new styles, including:
– Any Style
– Oil Painting
– Watercolor
– Vector
– Anime
– Print
This upgrade signifies that users can craft more customized images. For example, when creating a Contact Poster, users can modify a friend’s photo into a stylized portrait that captures their essence. Likewise, when designing invitations for occasions like a baby shower, users can simply articulate their idea and choose “Any Style” to receive a personalized image.
While the system will keep utilizing Apple’s on-device models for faster and privacy-conscious image creation, users will now have the choice to send their inputs to ChatGPT for more imaginative and precise results when necessary. Significantly, Apple reassures that users retain control over their data, noting that “nothing is shared with ChatGPT without your permission.”
This integration rejuvenates Image Playground, enhancing its flexibility and ability to accommodate the needs of users aiming to produce more intricate graphics. Apple’s default styles have served well for playful designs, but the inclusion of ChatGPT offers a much-desired upgrade for those in search of elevated creativity.
For continuous updates and in-depth coverage of WWDC25, users are encouraged to visit Apple’s news hub. The integration of ChatGPT into Image Playground is likely to thrill users who have been seeking more powerful image generation features.
