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Goodbye to not knowing how to wash your clothes - iPhone trick solves the problem
Don’t ever be stumped again by all the circles and triangles you find in laundry symbols.

Navigating the myriad of symbols on clothing care labels can be perplexing, often leading to laundry mishaps. But YouTube tech guru Marques Brownlee has spotted that your iPhone can come to the rescue.
When Apple introduced iOS 17, the fruit-themed device maker enhanced its Visual Look Up feature in its Photos App to identify and explain these laundry symbols, simplifying garment care for iPhone users.
Check out Marques Brownlee’s explanation:
Use Visual Look Up to find out what you’re looking at
Visual Look Up, introduced in earlier iOS versions, allows users to gather information about subjects within their photos, such as landmarks, plants, and pets. In iOS 17, this feature was expanded to recognize a broader range of symbols, including those found on laundry care labels.
How to Use Visual Look Up for Laundry Symbols
To utilize this feature:
Capture the Label: Open the Camera app and take a clear, close-up photo of the clothing’s care label, ensuring all symbols are visible.
Access the Photo: Navigate to the Photos app and select the image you’ve just taken.
Initiate Visual Look Up: Look for the information (“i”) icon at the bottom of the screen. If Visual Look Up has identified recognizable symbols, this icon will display sparkles. Tap on it.
View Symbol Explanations: The iPhone will analyze the symbols and provide explanations for each, detailing the recommended care instructions.
This functionality is powered by data from the International Organization for Standardization’s Online Browsing Platform, ensuring accurate and standardized information.
So now you’ve no excuse for not cleaning your favorite threads to perfection.