Latest Update: Copy text from paper to your laptop: With this feature you can quickly copy handwritten notes (If you write neatly!) to your computer without having to retype them all. But notice, this feature requires the latest version of Google Chrome, and both of your devices have to be signed into the same Google account. Learn new words and how to pronounce them: Now Lens can not only translate the selected words or sentences into target language, but also read them out loud for you. Quickly look up new concepts: If you come across a word or phrase you don’t understand in a book or newspaper, like “gravitational waves,” Google Lens can help. Now, with in-line Google Search results, you can select complex phrases or words to quickly learn more. Android-users have to join the Google Lens app, in order to be able to use these features. iOS-users is integrated in the Google app. Google Lens lets you search what you see, get things done faster, and understand the world around you—using just your camera or a photo. SCAN & TRANSLATE TEXT Translate words you see, save a business card to your contacts, add events to your calendar from a poster, and copy and paste complicated codes or long paragraphs into your phone to save time. IDENTIFY PLANTS & ANIMALS Find out what that plant is in your friend's apartment, or what kind of dog you saw in the park. EXPLORE PLACES AROUND YOU Identify and learn about landmarks, restaurants, and storefronts. See ratings, hours of operation, historical facts, and more. FIND THE LOOK YOU LIKE See an outfit that catches your eye? Or a chair that's perfect for your living room? Find similar clothes, furniture, and home decor to the one you like. KNOW WHAT TO ORDER See popular dishes on a restaurant menu based on reviews from Google Maps. SCAN CODES Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes. *Limited availability and not available in all languages or regions. For further details go to g.co/help/lens. Some Lens features require an internet connection.