The Magnifier app also has a number of features that make it useful for a variety of tasks. For example, it can be used to read small text on menus, signs, or labels. It can also be used to see object details, such as the serial number on a piece of equipment or the expiration date on a food product. The app can also be used to zoom in on faraway text, such as a billboard or a street sign.
To use the app, simply open it and point the camera at the object you want to magnify. The app will automatically zoom in and adjust the image so that it is easy to see. Below is how Google describes its function on the Play Store:
Use your camera to magnify small text, see object details, or zoom in on faraway text like street signs or restaurant menus behind a service counter. Apply visual effects to make low contrast text more visible. In low light environments brightness is automatically adjusted. You can also take photos and zoom in as much as you need.
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For those that are able to install the app, its listing also provides a quick and convenient way to access it by using a Quick Tap gesture. Here are the steps Google provides to set that up:
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Go to System > Gestures > Quick tap.
- Turn on Use Quick tap.
- Choose open app. Next to “Open app,” tap Settings. Then select Magnifier.
- To open Magnifier, tap twice on the back of your phone.
