All of us primarily use our smartphone cameras to take photos, but many are unaware of the numerous other uses these cameras offer. A smartphone camera can perform various functions beyond capturing family portraits or scenic landscapes.
According to “Al Arabiya Net,” with the right applications, you can maximize your camera’s potential, including translating texts, scanning documents, and much more.
Exploring the Sky with Your Phone Camera
Many people enjoy stargazing on a clear night, but you can enhance this experience by identifying what you see. One of the best apps for this purpose is Star Walk 2. It uses your location and input from the phone's internal gyroscope to identify constellations, satellites, and other celestial objects.
Digitizing Paper Documents
Your phone camera can convert paper documents into digital ones. You can use the Microsoft Lens app, which allows you to scan photos, printed documents, business cards, handwritten notes, or any text-based material into a digital file. It enables you to edit, share, save as a PDF, or upload the files to Word or OneNote or send them via email.
Searching for Information with Your Phone Camera
Google Lens, integrated into the Google Photos app, lets you capture a picture of anything and learn more about it. The app can identify the object in the image, whether it’s a historical landmark or a piece of art, and provide detailed information about it.
Accessing Websites
QR codes offer a simple and direct way to access websites. By scanning a QR code in an advertisement through your phone camera, you can visit a webpage containing more details about the ad or receive special discounts on products.
Using Your Phone Camera as a Remote Monitoring Device
You can turn your old phone camera into a remote security monitoring system. One of the best apps for this is Manything, which enables live streaming from any location. It can send notifications when it detects movement in front of the camera and save videos to your cloud account.
Translating Text into Your Language
With the Google Translate app, you can point your camera at the text you need to translate instantly or import an image to translate the text in it. The app also features automatic language detection and currently supports 108 languages worldwide.
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