Two significant Apple Intelligence features debuted with the iOS 18.1 beta 3, including the Clean Up tool, which functions similarly to Google’s Magic Eraser. However, there have been issues, particularly with detecting and handling faces in the background. This tool attempts to fill the space left by removed objects with relevant imaging data, but the results can sometimes be quite disturbing.
The Clean Up tool struggles notably with facial data when an image is edited to remove foreground objects. A glaring example was shared by Mukul Sharma on X. His attempt to remove a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 from his hand resulted in the tool leaving behind a grotesque and melted appearance of his hand. This instance highlights the current limitations of Apple Intelligence in accurately filling missing image areas.
It’s important to keep in mind that Apple Intelligence has not officially launched these generative AI tools yet. Therefore, it’s reasonable to expect some rough patches as millions of parameters still need refinement.
In comparison, Samsung’s Galaxy AI has shown superior results, effectively filling in missing pixels, as evident from the publicly discussed threads. This is likely due to its longer time in the market, having been available since the Galaxy S25 series. If you’re experimenting with the iOS 18.1 beta, your experiences with the Clean Up tool might differ, and your input could help improve its functionality before the official launch.
For more insights, check out Mukul Sharma’s shared content. If you’ve used the beta version of iOS 18.1, feel free to share your experiences and results.
