What to know: 

  • Google Chrome’s latest iOS update introduces a groundbreaking feature that combines image and text searches, allowing you to search with both simultaneously.
  • You can now add specific text queries to refine your visual searches, making it easier to find exactly what you’re looking for, like searching for a dress in a different color.
  • The feature works by tapping the camera icon in Chrome’s search bar, where you can either take a new photo or upload one from your gallery, then add text to narrow down your search.

Google has just revolutionized how you search on your iPhone with Chrome’s latest update. The browser now lets you combine pictures and words in a single search, making it a game-changer for finding exactly what catches your eye.

Think of it as having a super-smart shopping assistant in your pocket. You can now snap a photo of something that interests you and add specific details in words to refine your search. For example, if you spot a snowboard design, but you want it in purple.

The process is straightforward – just tap the camera icon in Chrome’s search bar, then either take a new photo or choose one from your gallery. After that, add your text query to narrow down the results. The feature even provides AI-generated overviews of the most relevant information from across the web, ensuring you get the most accurate results.

This update puts Chrome ahead in the visual search game, especially as Apple prepares to launch its own Visual Intelligence tool for the iPhone 16 series. While Apple’s feature will be limited to newer phones, Chrome’s solution is available to all iOS users right now.

The new search capability builds upon the existing Google Lens technology but takes it a step further by letting you combine visual and textual elements. Whether you’re shopping, researching, or just curious about something you’ve seen, this feature makes your searches more precise and relevant than ever before.

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