Let’s start with one of the best known, most used and most trusted tools: Google. In this case, we’ll focus on one specific feature: Google Lens. With Google Lens, you can use not only your iPhone’s rear camera, but also photos from your gallery or the Internet to recognize and search for content.
You can download the Google app here.
PictureThis – Factory ID
Whether you’re a passionate gardener or a lover of nature walks, PictureThis is the app for you. Using PictureThis is incredibly simple. Simply take a photo of the plant you’re interested in and let the app do the work. PictureThis will tell you its name and all the important information in no time, including potential pests, diseases, growing and watering tips. Plus, it will provide you with convenient watering reminders and, if necessary, connect you with experts who will help you diagnose and save your houseplants.
You can download the PictureThis – Plant Identifier app here.
Image recognition and search
Image Recognition and Searcher mainly focuses on reverse image searches, but it also offers a useful feature for identifying objects in photos. Thanks to it, you will be able to find out more about what is in the photo. With the Image Recognition and Searcher app, you simply take a photo or search for it online and you immediately get an overview of relevant websites with information about the object. You can also download images from your phone’s gallery or copy and paste them directly into the app.
You can download the image recognition and search app here.
The Pinterest platform – perhaps to the surprise of some – is not only used for viewing photos and sorting them in tables. It also offers a handy feature for recognizing objects using your smartphone’s camera: simply take a photo of the object and Pinterest can show you related objects and links.
You can download the Pinterest app here.
Snapchat
Snapchat, the platform that made its name sharing short videos and photos, has embarked on a journey to expand its object and product identification capabilities into the real world. Thanks to the partnership with Shazam, it previously allowed music to be recognized in the background of videos, and now focuses on the visual domain. Using augmented reality (AR) technology, Snapchat allows users to scan their surroundings and identify various objects, from plants and car models to dog and cat breeds and formulas. math for homework and much more. This feature opens the door to fun and interactive ways to learn about the world around us.
Download the Snapchat app here.
