Google Lens is now offering enhanced visual search capabilities on iPhones, providing users with a more informative and convenient search experience. This update allows users to search directly from their screens and receive AI-powered search results. Let's explore the impact of this upgrade on daily browsing.
Search your screen on Chrome iOS. | Image credit — Google
This update simplifies the search process, allowing users to access the feature in Chrome by selecting "Search Screen with Google Lens" from the three-dot menu. Additionally, a Lens icon will soon be available in the address bar for quick access. The same functionality is offered in the Google app for iOS through the three-dot menu and "Search this Screen." This new feature is being rolled out globally this week for both Chrome and the Google app on iOS.
Search your screen on the iOS Google app. | Image credit — Google
AI Overviews on more searches. | Image credit — Google
For instance, users can snap a photo of a unique car design using Lens and receive an overview of the car along with relevant resources. This AI-powered update is initially available for English-language users in regions with AI Overviews support. It will first be introduced in the Google app on Android and iOS, with later availability on Chrome for desktop and mobile users.
