"Search Your Screen with Lens on iOS"
Google Lens is now powering over 20 billion visual searches every month, and we've got some exciting updates that'll make your search experience even smoother across various apps and devices.
For iPhone users, we've added a new Lens feature that lets you search anything on your screen directly from Chrome or the Google app. Just use a gesture that feels right to you—whether it's drawing, highlighting, or simply tapping. This comes in handy whether you're deep into an article, shopping around, or watching a video. No need to snap a screenshot or open a new tab; you can search visually on the spot.
To dive into this in Chrome, just hit the three-dot menu and pick "Search Screen with Google Lens." Keep an eye out in the coming months for a new Lens icon in the address bar, similar to what we rolled out for Chrome desktop last summer.
The Google app on iOS works the same way. Tap the three-dot menu, go for "Search this Screen," and then pick what you want to search.
These updates are hitting the scene this week and will be available worldwide on both Chrome and the Google app for iOS.
See it, search it, get help from AI
Lens has been rocking the ability to spot billions of objects—like plants, products, or landmarks—by matching them against a massive web image database. But now, with our advanced AI models kicking in, Lens can dive deeper into more unique or novel images. You'll start seeing AI Overviews pop up more often in your Lens results, and you won't even need to add a question to your visual search.
Imagine you spot a car with an odd texture on its hood and you're curious about it. Just snap a photo using the camera icon in the Search bar with Lens. You'll get an AI Overview that helps you understand what you're seeing, plus links to useful resources online.
This update is rolling out this week for English speakers in countries where AI Overviews are supported, starting with the Google app on Android and iOS, and soon coming to Chrome on both desktop and mobile.
With these new Lens updates, from quick screen searches to more AI Overviews, you can explore everything the web has to offer, no matter what catches your eye.
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JimmyHarris
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The new Lens feature on iOS is super handy! I can search anything on my screen without switching apps. It's a bit slow sometimes, but overall, it's a game-changer for quick searches. Love it!
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JackSanchez
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
iOSの新しいLens機能はとても便利です！画面の何でも検索できるので、アプリを切り替える必要がありません。時々遅いですが、全体的にクイック検索には革命的です。好きです！
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JustinScott
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
iOS의 새로운 렌즈 기능이 정말 편리해요! 화면에 있는 무엇이든지 검색할 수 있어서 앱을 전환할 필요가 없어요. 가끔 느리긴 하지만, 전체적으로 빠른 검색에는 혁신적이에요. 좋아요!
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JerryLopez
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
A nova funcionalidade de Lens no iOS é super útil! Posso pesquisar qualquer coisa na minha tela sem trocar de apps. Às vezes é um pouco lento, mas no geral, é uma mudança de jogo para buscas rápidas. Adoro!
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RalphMitchell
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
La nueva función de Lens en iOS es súper práctica. Puedo buscar cualquier cosa en mi pantalla sin cambiar de aplicaciones. A veces es un poco lento, pero en general, es un cambio de juego para búsquedas rápidas. ¡Me encanta!
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RobertLewis
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The new Lens feature on iOS is a game changer! I can search anything on my screen without switching apps, it's super convenient. Only wish it was a bit faster, but still, it's pretty awesome. Anyone else loving this?
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Google Lens is now powering over 20 billion visual searches every month, and we've got some exciting updates that'll make your search experience even smoother across various apps and devices.
For iPhone users, we've added a new Lens feature that lets you search anything on your screen directly from Chrome or the Google app. Just use a gesture that feels right to you—whether it's drawing, highlighting, or simply tapping. This comes in handy whether you're deep into an article, shopping around, or watching a video. No need to snap a screenshot or open a new tab; you can search visually on the spot.
To dive into this in Chrome, just hit the three-dot menu and pick "Search Screen with Google Lens." Keep an eye out in the coming months for a new Lens icon in the address bar, similar to what we rolled out for Chrome desktop last summer.
These updates are hitting the scene this week and will be available worldwide on both Chrome and the Google app for iOS.
See it, search it, get help from AI
Lens has been rocking the ability to spot billions of objects—like plants, products, or landmarks—by matching them against a massive web image database. But now, with our advanced AI models kicking in, Lens can dive deeper into more unique or novel images. You'll start seeing AI Overviews pop up more often in your Lens results, and you won't even need to add a question to your visual search.
This update is rolling out this week for English speakers in countries where AI Overviews are supported, starting with the Google app on Android and iOS, and soon coming to Chrome on both desktop and mobile.
With these new Lens updates, from quick screen searches to more AI Overviews, you can explore everything the web has to offer, no matter what catches your eye.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The new Lens feature on iOS is super handy! I can search anything on my screen without switching apps. It's a bit slow sometimes, but overall, it's a game-changer for quick searches. Love it!
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
iOSの新しいLens機能はとても便利です！画面の何でも検索できるので、アプリを切り替える必要がありません。時々遅いですが、全体的にクイック検索には革命的です。好きです！
0
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
iOS의 새로운 렌즈 기능이 정말 편리해요! 화면에 있는 무엇이든지 검색할 수 있어서 앱을 전환할 필요가 없어요. 가끔 느리긴 하지만, 전체적으로 빠른 검색에는 혁신적이에요. 좋아요!
0
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
A nova funcionalidade de Lens no iOS é super útil! Posso pesquisar qualquer coisa na minha tela sem trocar de apps. Às vezes é um pouco lento, mas no geral, é uma mudança de jogo para buscas rápidas. Adoro!
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
La nueva función de Lens en iOS es súper práctica. Puedo buscar cualquier cosa en mi pantalla sin cambiar de aplicaciones. A veces es un poco lento, pero en general, es un cambio de juego para búsquedas rápidas. ¡Me encanta!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The new Lens feature on iOS is a game changer! I can search anything on my screen without switching apps, it's super convenient. Only wish it was a bit faster, but still, it's pretty awesome. Anyone else loving this?
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