10 Hidden Features of Smartphones To Change Your Daily Life

8. Translate Languages Instantly with Your Camera

Using your camera, your smartphone can be an instant translator, making travel and communication much easier. On iPhone and Android, Google Lens lets you point your camera at text in a foreign language and instantly translate it into your preferred language. While traveling, this is incredibly useful for reading restaurant menus, street signs, or product labels. Apple’s Translate app on iPhones also allows you to use the camera for real-time translation, making language barriers less of an issue.