- Apple plans to introduce generative AI features for iPhones, potentially including MGIE, a new image editing software developed in collaboration with researchers.
- MGIE utilizes MLLM, an AI capable of understanding both text and images, allowing users to make Photoshop-style edits through text prompts.
- While still a work in progress, MGIE offers promising capabilities for future integration into iPhones, potentially revolutionizing photo editing on smartphones.
Apple has some big plans for its iPhones this year, with the introduction of generative AI features. While the exact details remain under wraps, a recent research paper hints at one exciting development: a new kind of editing software called MGIE, or MLLM-Guided Image Editing.
This technology, born from a collaboration between Apple and researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, promises Photoshop-style modifications with just text prompts.
How MGIE Works
MGIE leverages the power of MLLM, a type of AI that can understand both text and images simultaneously. Essentially, you upload an image and provide clear instructions on the changes you want to make.
For example, you could ask MGIE to “make the sky more blue” in a picture of a sunny day. However, you might need to provide additional guidance to achieve the desired results.
Public Demonstration and Future Integration
Currently available on GitHub as an open-source project, MGIE offers pre-trained models and a notebook to help users get started. There’s also a web demo accessible on Hugging Face. While the technology is still a work in progress and may not always produce perfect results, it’s an exciting glimpse into the future of image editing on iPhones.
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has hinted at the integration of AI tools into future devices, but specific details remain unknown. However, based on the research paper and public demonstrations, it’s likely that MGIE could become a feature on upcoming iPhones, similar to Google’s Magic Editor.
While MGIE is not without its flaws, it represents a significant step forward in AI-powered image editing. With continued development and refinement, it could revolutionize the way we edit photos on our smartphones.
