iOS 17 Takes Your Photos App to the Next Level with Pet Recognition
Pet owners cherish their furry friends as part of the family, and now iOS 17 is on board with that sentiment. Apple’s latest operating system, released on September 18th, comes packed with new features and enhancements. One of the most notable updates is to the Photos app, giving users the ability to tag and compile their beloved pets in the newly-expanded ‘People & Pets’ album.
Apple’s decision to focus on pets alongside people aligns with recent findings from the Pew Research Center, where an overwhelming 97% of pet owners acknowledged their four-legged companions as family members. The tech giant clearly understands the significance of pets and seeks to enhance the experience for its users.
How to Tag Your Pets in the ‘People & Pets’ Album:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Select ‘Albums’ from the bottom menu.
- Choose the ‘People & Pets’ album.
- Pick a photo of your pet.
- Add your pet’s name by tapping ‘Add name’.
- Tap ‘Next’ to confirm.
If your phone asks you to review the identified photos of your pet, make sure they are accurate. Once you have done that, you can mark your favorite pictures by tapping the heart symbol next to your pet’s photo in the ‘People & Pets’ album. This will ensure that your pet appears at the top of the album.
iOS 17 boasts advanced capabilities, as your iPhone can now independently recognize your pet and add their pictures to the ‘People & Pets’ album.
However, it’s worth noting that your iPhone may occasionally misidentify your pet. If this happens, follow these simple steps to untag your pet from a photo:
- Launch the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Select ‘Albums’ from the bottom menu.
- Choose the ‘People & Pets’ album.
- Tap on your pet’s name.
- Press and hold the photo that has been misidentified.
- Select ‘This is Not [Your Pet’s Name]’.
The misidentified photos will then be removed from the album, leaving only the most adorable and memorable snapshots of your pet.
Make sure to explore more tips and tricks for iOS 17 by checking our iOS 17 cheat sheet and reading our comprehensive review of the new operating system.
Source: iOS 17: Your Photos App Now Recognizes Your Pets – CNET
