Google Pixel Magnifier App: Here’s How to See Small Objects for Better Visibility, Readability

Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 15 October 2023, 10:10 pm

A new app from Google is set to bring better visibility, readability, and sight for Pixel owners, with the company calling this the "Magnifier" app, made especially for its smartphone series. With the use of the Magnifier app, utilizes Pixel's cameras to show a better look at certain text, images, objects, and more, offering accessibility for those who have a hard time reading.

The recent Google Pixel 8 release promises a better camera for its customers, with the company leveraging this capability on the new magnification app.

Google Pixel Magnifier: Zoom In to Text, Images, Object Better

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Google released the Magnifier app specifically meant for Pixel smartphones, and it offers accessibility for all to see and zoom in on texts, images, objects, and more. The app's reviews are excellent, and despite not being a new thing in the industry, particularly with Apple's version of it for the iPhones, this Pixel app helps bring more features and capabilities to the user.

It is a free app for Pixel users but is only eligible for those using the Pixel 5 and above.

Moreover, users need to download this separately, not yet installed or automatically installed to the Pixel smartphones. It is available in the link above via the Google Play Store.

One of the most iconic features of this app is that it can zoom to as much as 30x using the Pixel's lenses.

Pixel Magnifier App for Better Visibility, Readability

While it may seem like the Camera app, the Magnifier offers a chance to help enhance what users are to see, with its menu offering settings to change contrast and brightness, according to CNET. Users may also add filters to their view, as well as turn text colors and backgrounds for easier visibility and readability.

This app is not only meant for letters or characters but also for objects or looking at the fine print that has small details.

Google's Pixel 8 and its Experience

The most advanced Google Pixel smartphone now is the Pixel 8, and it is regarded as one of the most notable Android smartphones now, including the most iconic Pixel there is. Like Google's past releases, there is the Pixel 8 in its base version, and the Pixel 8 Pro, featuring two focuses for a user's needs, both equipped with Google's latest Tensor G3, renowned for its performance.

One of the most notable things in the Pixel 8 release was the trove of Google AI experiences available in the device, with the company leveraging its current development of intelligent machine learning tech to the smartphone. Apart from access to Bard and Google's Workspace suite with AI, it also features the Photos app's AI-powered Magic Editor Tool.

Year after year, Google's Pixel series always features camera upgrades to the release, featuring better capabilities to capture different moments and events. Now, it introduces the Magnifier app that would help zoom farther for users to see, also having accessibility features to change text colors that are easier for the eyes, as well as capture them to avoid holding the device pointed at the object or text.