Google Lens Brings Visual Search to iPhones with New 'Search Screen' Feature

The feature allows iOS users to highlight on-screen elements for quick searches, expanding functionality previously exclusive to Android.

Google Lens' 'Search Screen' feature is now available for iPhone users via the Google app and Chrome browser.
Users can highlight text, images, or other on-screen elements to instantly search for more information without taking screenshots.
The feature mirrors Android's 'Circle to Search' functionality but is tailored for iOS platform constraints.
AI Overviews, which provide detailed summaries of visual queries, are also integrated into the new Lens functionality.
Google reports over 20 billion monthly visual searches using Lens, emphasizing its expanding role in AI-driven search tools.