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Users reported for about a week that Google Lens lacked a visible close ('X') button in Chrome, with standard fixes like clearing cache or restarting not resolving it. A Google employee posted on the Chrome Help forum saying an update has resolved the issue, though some users say the problem persists for them.
Google Translate's camera mode lets users point a phone at real-world text and translate it in real time between hundreds of languages, with offline downloads available for frequent languages. Google Lens offers similar functionality on many Android phones without a separate app, and recent iOS versions include a Live Text translation option built into the Camera app.
Android Authority highlights lesser-known Google Lens features, including identifying items for purchase by pointing a camera at them and returning direct shopping links, and decoding laundry care symbols on clothing tags. The tool also works for interpreting car dashboard icons, nutrition labels, and troubleshooting device issues, aided by its integration with Gemini for follow-up questions.