Google recently announced some exciting new features that will be introduced to the Chrome browser on iOS. One of the major updates is the integration of a Lens feature, allowing users to perform searches using their device cameras. This new addition will enable users to access Lens within Chrome on iOS by performing a long-press action on an image while browsing. In the upcoming update, users will also be able to search using photos stored in their camera roll, providing more convenience and flexibility. The release of this anticipated enhancement is expected to be in the near future. Google Lens is a versatile tool that simplifies image-based searches, allowing users to identify plants, receive instant language translations, and utilize a variety of other useful functionalities.
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.
