Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you couldn’t read a menu while on holiday, leading to ordering the wrong food? Or maybe you’ve experienced the frustration of navigating a foreign city without being able to understand the signs in English. Well, fear not, because there’s a little-known app that can save you from these holiday stresses.
Introducing Google Lens, a free app available for both Android and iOS devices. Described as a “travel companion,” Google Lens utilizes your smartphone’s built-in camera to identify objects in the real world. It’s essentially like conducting a real-life Google search using your camera.
According to the Google blog website, Google Lens can instantly translate text in front of you, whether it’s a menu or a street sign. With just a simple point of the camera, the app can detect the language and overlay translations directly onto the original words. To access Google Lens, simply find it within the Google app – you’ll see a small camera icon next to the search bar. Once you tap on it, you’ll be presented with various options such as “Search” and “Translate.”
The app can translate over 100 languages and quickly detect the native dialect, providing translations in the language of your choice. Many people have found relief from their menu troubles by hovering the camera above the menu and watching as it instantly translates the text. This travel hack has gained recognition among TikTokers who are only now discovering this amazing feature.
Google Lens goes beyond just translating text. It can also identify and translate real-world objects such as medicine labels, food packages, and menus. One TikToker, @TravelTok, describes the app as a “game-changer” and demonstrates how it effortlessly translates both medicines and food packaging. Another user, @raimeetravels, showcases how quickly the app can identify buildings and objects. By simply hovering her phone outside the entrance of Centre Pompidou Malaga, the app instantly provides her with the name of the contemporary art museum. She even captions her video with “My new favorite thing.”
TikTokers have eagerly shared their newfound appreciation for this hidden feature on the app. One user expresses gratitude for the translate option, stating how helpful it was during their trip to Japan. The same feature is also available on the Google Translate app, as shown by TikToker Kate Bacon in her tutorial. By selecting languages, clicking on the camera icon, and scanning text, the app will translate everything you see.
Google Lens isn’t just limited to travel – it can improve your shopping skills as well. If you come across an item outside of a store that catches your eye, simply scan it with Google Lens. The app will provide similar suggestions without you having to explain what you’re looking for.
So, next time you find yourself struggling to decipher a foreign menu or understand unfamiliar signs, let Google Lens come to the rescue. With its ability to translate text and identify objects in real-time, this app is truly a smart and creative travel companion.
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