Google has announced that its previously Android-only Google Lens feature is now rolling out to iOS users who have the Google Photos app installed.
First unveiled last year at the Google I/O 2017 conference, Google Lens uses the company`s image recognition and machine learning algorithms to identify the subjects of photos and videos and present additional helpful actions and information to the user.
For example, if you take a picture of a business card, Google Lens will offer to save the phone number or address to one of your contacts. Similarly, taking a photo of a book, landmark, building, painting, plant or animal can throw up an option to view more details about the picture`s subject.
A few things to note: Currently Google Lens only works if your device`s language is set to English, and you`re running the latest version (3.15) of Google Photos. You can check what version you`re running in the app`s settings - tap the cog icon and select `About Google Photos` in the menu. Also note that your Google Lens activity is saved to your Google Account if you have Web & App Activity turned on.
Starting today and rolling out over the next week, those of you on iOS can try the preview of Google Lens to quickly take action from a photo or discover more about the world around you. Make sure you have the latest version (3.15) of the app.https://t.co/Ni6MwEh1bu pic.twitter.com/UyIkwAP3i9— Google Photos (@googlephotos) March 15, 2018
If you still don`t see the Google Lens icon when viewing individual photos or videos, it`s likely the feature hasn`t reached your region yet. Google says the update is being released in batches and all devices should receive it soon.
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