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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.
Apple's Visual Intelligence, introduced with iOS 18.1 as part of Apple Intelligence, lets compatible iPhones (15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or newer) identify objects, landmarks and business signage through the camera. Users can activate it via the Camera Control button, the Action button, Siri, or a Control Center shortcut, then get details through Siri, Google Image Search or ChatGPT. It also extends Live Text's existing ability to detect and act on text in the camera view, such as translating, reading aloud or opening links and contact details.