Apple continues to focus on AI-powered image modification, with new studies detailing evaluation frameworks and an AI model that can turn 2D images into 3D scenes in a second. Here’s what the company’s research has revealed.
With iOS 26, Apple made it possible to turn two-dimensional photos into three-dimensional “Spatial Scenes,” allowing for a more dynamic viewing experience with an added sense of depth. Now, the iPhone maker has published additional research relating to the same concept, albeit with much more impressive results.
Among other research papers made available in December 2025, Apple released a scientific study dubbed “Sharp Monocular View Synthesis in Less Than a Second.” The study, which can be found on the Apple Machine Learning blog, details an open-source AI model known as “SHARP,” which is capable of turning a 2D image into a 3D scene in under a second.
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