Google's Magnifier app now available for all Pixel 5 or later phones (9to5google.com)
from AlmightySnoo@lemmy.world to googlepixel@lemmy.world on 06 Oct 2023 17:43
https://lemmy.world/post/6404295

It was only on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro at first but now Google made it available for all Pixel 5 or later phones.

Play Store link: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.…

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LastYearsPumpkin@feddit.ch on 06 Oct 2023 17:54 next collapse

Looks useful, essentially it’s a camera that takes an ephemeral picture, or live view, and while it’s loaded, you can mess with zoom, contrast and other enhancing functions to make text or details more clear.

Basically the same thing that most people did with their phone cameras to read stuff, but with a more dedicated, specific interface.

shortwavesurfer@monero.town on 06 Oct 2023 19:17 next collapse

I read my mail by taking a picture of it and using the system magnification gestures.

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sanguinepar@lemmy.world on 06 Oct 2023 20:38 collapse

It also has a series of cool (and also obviously useful for accessibility) colour filters which apply to the live view, but you can also take a snap and save it, so it acts as a pretty intense camera filter. Yellow on black is my favourite so far!

seang96@spgrn.com on 06 Oct 2023 20:17 next collapse

My pixel isn’t compatible with this version. Nice consistency Google lol

Edit article says it too pixel fold not supported. Even if it doesn’t support tablet mode well I don’t see why they would do it like this. Good support on Google for a new premium device though.

lustrum@sh.itjust.works on 07 Oct 2023 16:03 collapse

Why not just use the camera?

bappity@lemmy.world on 09 Oct 2023 02:47 collapse

this app actually lets you turn on the flashlight with it, which is pretty cool