Google Lens featuring visual search and assistance coming to iOS via Google Photos app

iOS users will soon have the visual search functionality of Google Lens with visual search and assistance which will be added on to the Google Photos app. Previously an exclusive feature to Google Pixel handsets, Google Lens has rolled out to other Android devices and now works with iOS.

Google Lens, like Assistant, is an extension of Google Search. It can analyze what’s in an image and provide relevant actions and search results. For example, when analyzing a picture with a phone number or address, it will provide suggestions to call and get directions.

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Olloclip 3-in-one photo lens solution for iPhone 5 now available

olloclip introduces the award-winning 3-in-1 photo lens solution for the Apple iPhone 5.  The patented quick-connect iPhone 5 lens is now available in black, red and white colors at olloclip.com and retails for $69.99 USD.

The olloclip for iPhone 5 contains three lenses for fisheye, wide-angle and macro shots in one small, convenient package.  This International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree is half the size and weight of the average car key and easily fits in a pocket and in the palm of the hand making it the perfect camera accessory.

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Olympus reveals new PEN Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses

Olympus announced two new PEN compact system cameras. The Olympus PEN E-PL5 and PEN E-PM2 deliver blazing fast processing speed and total creative control in classic bodies that combine the portability and ease of use of a point-and-shoot without the complexity of a DSLR.

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Panasonic’s Premium LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm coming in July

Panasonic Canada Inc. announced a new digital interchangeable standard zoom lens, the LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. (H-HS12035).

The latest addition to the company’s premium lens brand “X,” which is compatible with the Panasonic LUMIX G Series and complies with the Micro Four Thirds system standard, this lens offers a versatile zoom range of 12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24-70mm) and features constant F2.8 aperture brightness at entire zoom range. No pricing  has yet been released.

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