This article published by MiniTool support primarily centers on the Google Lens utility available on Apple iPhones. It outlines the functionalities of Google Lens and provides a graphical guide on how to use Google Lens within its search app and photos app.

About Google Lens

What Is Google Lens?

Google Lens is an image recognition technology created by Google. It aims to display pertinent information about identified objects through visual analysis powered by a neural network.

Google Lens made its debut to the public at Google I/O 2017 on October 4 as a standalone app. Subsequently, it was incorporated into Android's default camera app, Google Photos, and Google Assistant. The release date of Google Lens for iPhone is December 10, 2018.

Key features of Google Lens:

• Recognize objects by scanning barcodes, QR codes, labels, text, etc., and provide relevant search outcomes, web pages, and information. For instance, identifying plant and animal names.
• Instantly translate text into most Google Translate languages. Look up words, add events to your calendar, call numbers, or simply copy and paste content.
• Discover fashion inspiration by finding similar clothing, furniture, home decor, etc., without needing to describe what you're seeking.
• Analyze menus with photos and reviews from Google Maps to suggest dishes.
• Display recipes with step-by-step preparation instructions.
• Explore nearby locations or famous landmarks with ratings, operating hours, historical facts, and more.
• Provide explanations, videos, and online results for subjects like math, physics, chemistry, biology, history, and others.
• Utilize text-to-speech functionality.

Google Lens for Apple iPhone

How to obtain Google Lens for iPhone? You can utilize Google Lens on your iPhone via the Google search app or Google Photos.

Note: Ensure there is an active internet connection when using Google Lens.

How to Use Google Lens from Google Search?

Here’s a guide to help you use Google Lens from the Google search app on your Apple device. If you don’t have the Google search app installed, you must first download and install it from the App Store.

Step 1. Open the Google search app and click on the Google Lens icon.

Step 2. Point your phone camera at the desired object. By default, the setting is set to Search for the target object. To use Google Lens for other functions, switch the option in the bottom menu. Other options include Translate, Text, Shopping, Places, and Dining.

Step 3. Tap the magnifying glass in the center to begin searching. It will display search results based on the captured object.

Note: You can directly search from an existing photo using Google Lens for iPhone by clicking the picture icon next to the magnifying glass icon in the previous image.

How to Use Google Lens from Google Photos?

Next, let’s explore how to use Google Lens from the Google Photos app. As before, you’ll first need to download and install Google Photos on your phone.

Step 1. Open Google Photos. If this is your first time launching Google Photos on your iPhone, it will prompt you to grant permission to access your photos. Allow it to proceed.

Step 2. Sign in to your Google Photos account, which should be the same as your Gmail account. You will then see all devices that Google Photos has permission to access listed in the app.

Step 3. Open a photo and tap the Google Lens icon at the bottom of the screen. You will then see a description, similar photos, and additional information about the original image.

Step 4. You can tap another part of the photo to learn more details.

Google Lens for iPhone Alternatives

Apart from Google Lens, several other applications can recognize and detect objects by taking pictures of them. Some of these tools include:

• Google Goggles
• Smart Lens
• Camera Translator
• Reverse Image Search Tool
• PhotoScan

Also read:

• How to Tag People in Google Photos Manually & Remove Tags?
• Google Video Editor on Android/iPhone/iPad/Chromebook/Windows/Mac
• Solved: Which Video Format Is Available on Google Video Partners?

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