Your camera just got smarter!

4/5/20252 min read

This Week: One Thing to Try, and a Tip You’ll Actually Use

Simple tips for using AI in everyday life – no tech skills required.

Your iPhone Just Got Smarter

Apple have just added some clever new features in their iOS 18.4 update:

  • Find specific photos by asking

  • Suggest replies to messages

  • Add reminders with your voice


Try this:

"Remind me to take my pills every morning at 8am."

(How to update your iPhone's iOS: Go to Settings > General > Software Update)

Write Tricky Messages with ChatGPT

Struggling to write a kind message or thank-you note? Let AI help.

Examples you can type in:

"Help me write a message asking my neighbour to trim their hedge."

"Write a thank-you note to my granddaughter for helping with my shopping."

Try it here:
chat.openai.com

💬 What’s a Prompt?

A prompt is simply what you type into a chat to get a response. It can be a question, a sentence, or even just an idea. Think of it like asking a very clever friend for help — but in writing.

✍️ Here's ChatGPT's most popular prompts of the week for Boomers:

  • “Tell me about major world events from the 1960s.”

  • “How do I start a simple vegetable garden?”

  • “Teach me the basics of Facebook.”

  • “What are some gentle exercises for flexibility?”

  • “How do I use Zoom to call my family?”

  • “What are some good books set in World War II?”

Get Down with the Kids!

Want to share a laugh and spark creativity with your grandkids? Try Craiyon. You simply type in something silly — like “a dinosaur making pancakes” — and it draws it for you!

🎨 craiyon.com

  • Kids love seeing their ideas come to life

  • Great for rainy days or video calls

  • No app needed – works in your browser

Tip of the Week!!!!

- Use Google Lens: Your Camera, but Smarter

Google Lens helps you identify things just by pointing your camera at them.

How to use it:

  • Open the Google app on your phone or go to Google.com using a browser.

  • Tap the camera icon in the search bar (the camera icon is next to the microphone)

  • Point your phone at:

    • A plant

    • A product

    • An appliance

    • A label or handwritten note


Lens will tell you what it is or where to find more info. It’s simple, fun, and surprisingly helpful.

You’re Not Behind – You’re Just Getting Started

AI is new for everyone. You don’t need to learn it all. Just try one new thing this week.

We’re here to help, step by step.

Bye for now!

AI Boomers Team

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