Google Lens for iPhone: How to Use This Cool Feature

Google Lens is a feature first introduced with Google Photos on the Google Pixel 2. The feature lets you snap photos of objects or surfaces and do useful stuff with them. For example, you can find online information about that book you see in front of you by snapping a photo or getting details about a famous landmark.

If you have an iPhone, however, you can’t use Google Lens the same way as Pixel users do. But don’t worry, there are still plenty of ways to take advantage of this great AI-powered tool. To help you get started with Google Lens on your iPhone, we’ll explore everything from how it works to where to find it. Let’s dive right in!

What is Google Lens?

Google Lens is a feature that lets you identify certain objects in your photos. So, if you’re at an art museum and can’t find out what piece of art is displayed on the wall, you can just snap a photo of it and Lens will tell you what it is. You can also use Lens to translate text from a foreign language, so if you’re on vacation and see a sign written in a language you don’t understand, you can snap a photo and Lens will translate it for you.

You can also use Lens to scan business cards and other contact information so you don’t have to keep them all in an organizer or written down on a piece of paper. Google Lens is a great tool and can make life a little easier.

How to use Google Lens on iPhone

Google Lens is available for iPhone and Android devices. Before you can use Lens, you need to enable it in the Google Photos app.

The first thing you need to do is make sure you have the latest version of Google Photos installed. To do this, open the App Store and go to Updates.

Next, look at the “New Updates” section to find the Google Photos app. If the “Updated” date is August 1 or later, then you’re good to go. If the “Updated” date is older than August 1, then you need to update the app.

Once you have Google Photos updated, open the app and select “Photos”. From there, tap on the “Settings” option at the bottom of the screen.

Next, tap on “Google Lens” and turn it on. You can also select the “Advanced” option and select “Share feed” so that you can see Lens content in the feed.

Find Phone Numbers With Google Lens

You can use Google Lens to find phone numbers. Just open the Google Photos app and select “Photos”. Next, select “Google Lens”. From there, you can select “Find Phone Numbers”. Just snap a photo of any business card or piece of paper with a phone number on it and Lens will identify it for you. You can then select the number and Lens will dial it for you. This is a great feature if you need to call a business but don’t have a pen.

Find Business Information With Google Lens

If you have a piece of paper with some business information on it, you can find out more about that business with Google Lens. For example, if you have a flyer for a new restaurant, you can snap a photo of it, and Lens will identify the business and provide additional information like the business’s phone number, address, and operating hours. This is also a great feature if you want to call a business but don’t have a pen.

Find out more about objects with Google Lens

If you come across a piece of art at a museum or a monument while you’re traveling, you can use Google Lens to find out more about the piece. Just snap a photo of the object and Lens will identify it for you and provide additional information about it. For example, if you’re visiting the Louvre and come across the Mona Lisa, you can snap a photo of it, and Lens will identify it and provide information about the painting including the name of the artist. This is a great feature if you’re traveling and don’t have time to read all of the information about the different pieces in the museum.

Install Shortcuts for Fast Access to Google Lens

If you use Google Lens a lot, you can set it as a shortcut on your iPhone. This will allow you to quickly access Google Lens no matter which app you’re in. To do this, open the Google Photos app and select “Photos”. Next, select “Shortcuts” in the top-right corner of the screen. From there, select “New Shortcut”. Next, select “Google Lens” as the shortcut. You can also select “Google Assistant” as the shortcut to open Google Assistant. You can also tap on the “Edit” option and select “Add to Favorites” so that the shortcut will show up at the top of the list.

Google Lens on iPhone using Google Photos

If you want to use Google Lens on your iPhone, you can do that using the Google Photos app. You can snap a photo of anything and Google will identify it for you. This is similar to the “Visual Search” option on the Siri app, but with Google Lens, you can also get additional information. If you want to use Google Lens, you should open the Google Photos app and select “Photos”. Next, select “More” and choose “Google Lens”. From there, snap a photo of anything and Google will identify it for you. You can also select “Business Card” and snap a photo of any business card to get the contact information.

Some FAQs About Using Google Lens on iPhone

As always, people always have some questions about Google products used on iOS devices. Let’s go over some of those questions briefly:

What is the Apple Version of Google Lens?

There isn’t an Apple version of Google Lens, but there is a similar feature available for iPhone users. Apple’s version is called “Visual Search” and is part of the “Siri” app. Just open the Siri app and select “Visual Search”. Next, snap a photo of an object and Siri will identify it for you. For example, if you snap a photo of a book and select the “Book” option, Siri will provide you with information about the book. You can also select the “Search” option and Siri will search for the book online.

Does iPhone 13 Have Google Lens?

Yes, the iPhone 13 has Google Lens. You can use Google Lens with the Google Photos app. Just open the Google Photos app and select “Photos”. Next, select “Google Lens”. From there, you can select “Find Phone Numbers” or “Business Card”. You can also select “Objects” and snap a photo of anything to get more information about it. You can also select “People” and snap a photo of a person to get information about them.

Can iPhone Camera Identify Objects?

Yes! With iOS 12, Apple has added a new feature called “Visual Search” that lets you identify objects through the camera on your iPhone.

The Visual Search feature uses computer vision to identify certain things in the real world and give you information about them. For example, you can point your iPhone’s camera at a book, and it will tell you what the book is – or you can take a photo of a car and it will tell you the make and model of that car.

This is a really cool feature that can be very useful if you’re trying to identify something.

Is Google Free on iPhone?

Yes, they are all free on iPhones. You can download each app directly from the app store. In order to use Google services on iPhone, you need to have Internet access, but that’s expected. After all, Google is an Internet company.

How Do I Download Google Maps on iPhone?

Google Maps is available for download from the App Store. Simply go to the app store, search for “Google Maps”, then download it as you would download any other app. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you can sign in to your Google account.

What is Google Assistant on iPhone?

Google Assistant is Google’s artificially intelligent assistant that lets you interact with Google Search using voice commands. It’s also available on Google Home and Android. iPhone’s assistant is called “Siri”.

Bottom line

Google Lens is a very useful feature that lets you snap a photo of anything and Google will identify it for you. You can find more information about the object and you can even connect it to your contacts. You can also use Google Lens to translate foreign languages, find phone numbers, and find out more about pieces of art at museums or monuments when you’re traveling.