How to search the timeline (iOS)

This iOS feature is super useful when looking for a specific photo but the precise date can't be remembered. Using Apple's image recognition technology we are able identify up to 1,400 different objects or things. [IMPORTANT NOTE: all the image processing happens on-device and we don't use, or send your photos or data, to any 3rd parties. Your privacy is central to everything we do and build]. 

Start typing, or selecting the suggestions, for what you do remember. In the screen recording example below, I type [son’s name], Pool, 2013 and BackThen returns all photos matching my criteria. The steps...

STEP 1: tap the combined filter/search icon

STEP 2: tap the Search box

STEP 3: enter your search terms or tap a suggestion

What does Search not yet include?

Geographic location data. But this is something we will be looking to add in the near future.