Is keywording your photos still worth it, now that AI can search them?

Photos on your iPhone and Mac can now find things without you lifting a finger, so does that mean keywording your photos is a waste of time? In this episode, I explain what a keyword actually is, what Apple Photos can already find on its own, and where keywording still makes a difference, including a simple habit that keeps your search results from splitting in two.

In this episode:

• What a keyword or tag actually is, and why it exists
• How Apple Photos can already find photos using plain language, no tagging required
• What AI photo search still cannot know about your photos
• Why a written keyword still earns its place, even with smart search
• How the newest update, iOS 27, lets you add keywords straight from your iPhone or iPad
• A simple habit that keeps your keywords consistent, so nothing gets lost in search