Spotlight not finding images from internet

Hello.


Updated the system. The changelog says that Spotlight can search for images on the web. But it doesn't work. Spotlight does not find images from the internet. Why?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 6:36 AM

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Jan 18, 2023 12:42 PM in response to WEBMAS

WEBMAS wrote:

I understood you. But this is not marketing. After the update, a window opened in which it was said that you can do this. Too bad it doesn't work. Will wait. Thank you.


With the added input above .. photos, images, img...etc


verify your Spotlight >Settings> Siri suggestions is checked / turned on





this did make the difference for me when testing .

Jan 18, 2023 10:35 AM in response to WEBMAS

WEBMAS wrote:

Oh my god.. Why do I need Google? Apple has released an update and added web image search functionality directly to Spotlight. But it doesn't work for me.


This sounds like a rhetorical question...

You do not have to use Google, there are many alternatives: 21 Alternative Search Engines To Use in 2023


I can not answer why questions but you can ask Apple directly: Official Apple Support

or

Call Customer Support  (800) MYAPPLE (800–692–7753)





I see three options—


  1. use what work...
  2. wait for a point update to the current macOS 13.1 and compare your results...
  3. submit your feedback or file a bug report, as posted above... Product Feedback - Apple




Jan 18, 2023 10:52 AM in response to WEBMAS

WEBMAS wrote:

Web image block at the bottom. I don't have it, but I should.


Well you can keep restating the issue as many times as you care too...


If it makes you feel any better— I see no "image block at the bottom," in Spotlight same as you .



I have exhausted all the resources I have at hand in an effort to help you move forward with this pressing issue.


It is not a perfect science this I do know, and I suspect your expectations are set higher then mine.


Many "features" take time to mature, independent of the "marketing" put forth in Apple® advertising as the next & best maOS get rolled out annually; this we have witnessed over and over ad nauaseum.


Ventura is in its infancy at 13.1, we can reasonably anticipate with each and every point update moving forward to 13.6 or 13.7.2 that these expected features become fully functional as expected.


Jan 18, 2023 10:05 AM in response to WEBMAS

WEBMAS wrote:

Hello.

Updated the system. The changelog says that Spotlight can search for images on the web. But it doesn't work. Spotlight does not find images from the internet. Why?


How about just search "flowers" compared to "flowers photo" and compare your results...


Are these internet images added to your Photo.app...(?) it is not clear from your post.



You can submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple


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