Google Lens is one more tool that Google uses to organize all the information that surrounds us.
In this case, it expands its traditional search system based on keywords with a visual search system capable of processing the information that can be seen in a photograph or in an image captured live with a mobile camera.
Currently, it is available on iOS and Android smartphones and in the Chrome browser.
How does Google Lens work?
Google Lens uses artificial intelligence to learn to identify the objects included in images, makes comparisons between them and classifies them according to their relevance. All this with the aim of offering Internet results that coincide with what a user is looking for visually.
The possibilities offered by Google Lens allow you to identify plants and animals, discover products to buy, search for stews and places where food is sold, do your homework, copy and translate texts, etc.
How to access Google Lens from Android?
Google Lens is a tool that is available from the Google app, the Google Assistant, the camera app, and Google Photos.
In the first three cases, the visual searches of Google Lens make use of the Android device’s camera, while with Google Photos the search process is carried out from previously taken photographs.
How to access Google Lens from iPhone?
Google Lens doesn’t exist as an iOS app. However, it is included in the Google app and Google Photos for iOS, both of which can be downloaded for free from the App Store.
How to access Google Lens from computer?
Google Lens is built into the Chrome browser. To do a visual search with Google Lens, you only need to position the cursor over an image on the web, right-click with the mouse and select the option Search image with Google Lens.
Your options include transcription and translation of texts, and search for related web content, including videos.
How to translate an image with Google Lens?
One of the best features of Google Lens is the translation of texts included in images. Here it works in combination with the Google translator, another of Google’s star tools.
To translate the texts that are embedded in an image, simply frame them with the magnifying glass tool, select the languages and click on the Translate option. The result of the translation will appear superimposed on the original text, although if you prefer you can request that it be read aloud.
How to do homework with Google Lens?
Among the objects that Google Lens can detect are mathematical equations. For Google to solve them for you step by step, you just have to use the Homework option. Then focus on the problem with the camera or take a picture of it.
How to search for locations with Google Lens?
Another well-known Google tool also comes into play here: Google Maps.
To discover locations, restaurants and landmarks in your area, focus on a building or monument, activate GPS location and press the shutter. Google Lens will help you discover additional details of buildings and sites with similar characteristics.
How to buy products with Google Lens?
The Google Lens camera can recognize barcodes, titles of works or music album covers, among other data related to purchase items. Your search results will include links to online stores that sell them or web pages that provide more information about them.