Weekly Round Up | Apple’s Glowtime, Smarter Google Photos, and AI Try-On for Shopping

This week, catch Apple’s Glowtime event for potential AI updates, discover Google Photos’ new AI tools for smarter searches, and see how AI is changing online shopping with virtual try-ons.

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Adam Stewart
September 08, 2024

Adam here! This week, we’re looking at Apple’s upcoming “Glowtime” event—could AI be the star of the show with smarter iPhone features? Plus, Google Photos introduces Ask Photos, an AI tool for better photo management, and a new virtual try-on feature that could change online shopping. And don’t miss our top AI tools and Tweets of the Week—let’s jump in!

🍏 Apple Glowtime: How to Watch and What Might Be Coming

Apple's "Glowtime" event is almost here—what's next for Apple? Could this be the moment where the iPhone gets smarter with AI? Are we about to see a wave of AI-powered features that change how we use Apple’s devices?

If they pull it off, this could be the start of a new wave of AI-enhanced iPhones.

📸 Google Photos: Smarter Search and AI with Ask Photos

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Google Photos is getting an upgrade with smarter search and early access to a new AI-powered tool, Ask Photos. Here’s how it can help you and content creators:

  • Natural Language Search: Search for photos with descriptive phrases like “Kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains” for quicker, more relevant results. Sort by date or relevance to find exactly what you need.

  • Early Access to Ask Photos: A new AI-driven tool that helps you find photos and info by asking questions like, “What did we eat at the hotel in Stanley?” Perfect for organising content and planning campaigns.

  • Privacy First: Your data is never used for ads, and privacy is a top priority with Ask Photos. Queries are reviewed securely and only when necessary.

Sign up for early access to try Ask Photos and see how it can streamline your creative workflows.

👗 Try Before You Buy: Google’s New AI-Powered Virtual Try-On for Dresses

Google’s new AI-powered virtual try-on tool, currently available in the U.S., lets shoppers see how dresses look on real models of different sizes before buying. This tool boosts engagement, with 60% more time spent on try-on images—something brands could leverage for increased traffic and conversions.

While not available everywhere else yet, this shows how the future of AI with online shopping. If rolled out globally, it could transform how shoppers engage with fashion brands online.

🐥 Tweets of the Week

🎬 More AI in Action this Week

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