Apple Embraces AI Photo Editing at WWDC 2026, Reversing Its Caution Over Distorting Reality
The Verge AI·19 hours ago·New Tool
Apple, once skeptical of generative AI photo editing over reality-distortion concerns, unveiled a suite of AI image manipulation tools at WWDC 2026. The move marks a fundamental strategic shift, putting Apple on par with Google Photos and Samsung, which have offered similar features for years. The new tools—expected in iOS 27—will give users effortless image manipulation capabilities, reigniting debates around deepfakes and photo authenticity.