Google recently made an exciting announcement regarding upcoming features for the Chrome browser on iOS. One of the key updates includes the integration of a Lens feature, which will enable users to conduct searches using their device cameras. With this new feature, users will have the ability to access Lens within Chrome on iOS through a long-press action on images while browsing. Additionally, the forthcoming update will allow users to search using photos from their camera roll, adding more convenience and flexibility to the browsing experience. The anticipated release of this enhancement is expected to be in the near future, introducing users to the versatile capabilities of Google Lens. This tool simplifies image-based searches, offering functionalities such as plant identification, instant language translations, and more.
In another update, Google declared that users no longer need to switch apps to look up an address they encounter in Chrome on iOS. If users press and hold a recognized address in Chrome, a mini Google Maps will display the location right within the browser.
Moreover, creating Google Calendar events directly from Chrome has now been made possible, eliminating the need to switch apps or manually transfer information. Users simply have to press and hold a recognized date and opt to add it to their Google Calendar. Chrome will then auto-populate the calendar event with key details like time, location, and description.
Google is also enabling users to translate a section of a webpage by highlighting the text and selecting the Google Translate option. “As our AI models become more refined, Chrome’s capability to identify a webpage’s language and suggest translations has improved,” the company shared in a blog post. For instance, if users are planning a museum visit in Italy and the website is in Italian—a language they don’t understand—Chrome will automatically suggest translating the museum’s site into their preferred language.
