Apple users who want the newest Siri features on their iPads don't have to wait for the official release. A camera mode that lets Siri answer questions about whatever the tablet sees is already in beta, and it is headed to compatible iPads as part of iPadOS 27.3.
The feature already exists on supported iPhones, where it sits in the Camera app. Apple first showed it at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, when it introduced Siri AI. In practice, it brings the company's Visual Intelligence tool, which answers questions about photos, into the Camera app. Point the camera at something, and Siri AI can tell you about it.
iPads get one feature that iPhones do not. Visual Intelligence on the iPad supports Apple Pencil. Much like Google's Circle to Search, you snap a photo, use the Pencil to draw a circle around an item, and Siri AI provides more information about that object.
Visual Intelligence is already available on some tablets. Compatible models include the iPad Pro and iPad Air with the M1 chip or newer, and the iPad mini with the A17 Pro or A20 Pro chipset. Right now, you reach it by long-pressing the Camera Control button, or by pressing the Action button if you have set it up for that feature and your iPad has an Action button.
How do you use Siri's camera mode on an iPad?
iPadOS 27.3 adds another route. In the Camera app, swipe through the viewfinder options, which include photo, video and portrait modes, until you reach the Siri tab.
The public version of iPadOS 27.3 is expected in December. Apple released the first beta in early November, so anyone willing to run pre-release software can try the feature now.
Installing the iPadOS 27.3 beta
How do you install the iPadOS 27.3 beta?
To install the beta, open the Settings app and tap General, then Software Update. If you have not already enabled beta updates, tap the Beta Updates option and select iPadOS 27 Public Beta. Return to the Software Update tab, and the iPadOS 27.3 beta should appear as available to install.
Should you back up your iPad before installing beta software?
Back up the iPad before you install anything. You can create a full backup using iCloud, a Mac or a Windows PC. Beta builds are not finished products, and they are more likely to contain bugs and errors. Apps can also break. A backup is good practice in general, but it matters more before installing beta software, because it helps keep your files and information safe if something goes wrong.
If you would rather not run beta software, you can wait. The public version of the update is likely to arrive soon, and the Siri tab in the iPad's Camera app will be available then.
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