We might think that the only use of our smartphone's camera is to take pictures. Mobile phones have greatly improved in terms of photo section over the years - although some 2013 devices live up to the Huawei P40 Pro - although there is still a long time before they reach the level of DSLRs.
But no, the function of the cameras of our mobile terminals is not only and exclusively to take pictures. There are many apps in the Play Store that use the lenses of our devices to perform actions such as scanning barcodes, scanning documents, translating texts and even solving math problems. We know the best applications that use the camera of our mobile and are not used to take pictures.
Google Lens
Google Lens is one of those applications that can go unnoticed on a smartphone, but once tested, they become essential. Scan and translate text, identify plants and animals, scan food items and much more.
Best of all, it's totally free (like almost everything that Google offers us) and is also available on iOS so there is no excuse for not having it installed on our smartphone.
Microsoft Translator and Google Translate
Microsoft offers us this interesting app that can be used to translate texts in more than 60 languages. A complete tool that also does not require internet to work. Translations of texts, photos and even conversations. Essential.
Another good alternative is Google Translate, a veteran app similar to Microsoft's. The best thing is to try them both and for everyone to choose.
Mathway
I wish I had this app when I was a student, I'm sure math would have been much better for me. Mathway is a fabulous app that allows us to solve math problems simply with the camera of our smartphone.
Basic math, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, even chemistry problems. Its developers call it a private tutor in the palm of our hand, which provides immediate help with tasks anywhere and anytime. I'm not without reason.
AR Ruler App - Tape Measure and Camera to Plan
Surely on more than one occasion you had to measure something and unfortunately you did not have a ruler or tape measure at hand. Luckily what we always have with us is a cell phone as well this device also helps us to measure objects.
AR Ruler is an app that uses augmented reality technology to measure different objects with the camera of our smartphone. It serves as a ruler, also for measuring distances, angles of areas and perimeters. All in one app.
Without a doubt, the our smartphone has become an essential tool and is useful for much more than making calls or sending text messages. Furthermore, the camera of our devices is also valid for other actions besides taking pictures as shown by these apps. What is your favorite?
