When Apple introduced Image Playground, it promised a simple way to create personalized images using Apple Intelligence. However, some users were disappointed by its limitations and low-quality results.
## Boosting Image Playground with ChatGPT
At this year’s WWDC, Apple announced plans to integrate ChatGPT into Image Playground, aiming to enhance its AI image generation capabilities. This integration will provide users with more advanced styles beyond the app’s original emoji-like creations.
### New Image Styles
Users will now have access to styles such as Oil Painting, Watercolor, Vector, Anime, and Print. Additionally, there will be an “Any Style” option for users to describe their desired image. These new styles will be available under the “ChatGPT style” banner.

## ChatGPT Integration Benefits
By leveraging ChatGPT, Apple aims to attract more users to Image Playground and establish it as a competitive AI image creation tool. This move aligns with Apple’s previous use of OpenAI’s tools in Siri and other first-party apps.
The updated Image Playground app is set to launch alongside iOS 26 this fall.
