Let's start with one of the most well-known, most used, and most reliable tools – Google. In this case, we'll focus on a specific feature: Google LensIf Google Lens You can use not only your iPhone's rear camera to recognize and search for content, but also photos from your gallery or the internet.
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PictureThis - Plant Identifier
Whether you're a keen gardener or a lover of wilderness walks, PictureThis is the app for you. Using PictureThis is incredibly easy. Just take a picture of the plant you're interested in andchat app to work. PictureThis will instantly tell you its name and all the important information, including potential pests, diseases, growing tips, and watering. It will also provide you with handy watering reminders and, if necessary, connect you with experts who can help you diagnose and save your houseplants.
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You can download the PictureThis - Plant Identifier application here.
Image Recognition and Searcher
Image Recognition and Searcher is primarily focused on reverse image searches, but it also offers a useful feature for identifying objects in photos. Thanks to it, you can find out more about what is in the picture. With the Image Recognition and Searcher application, just take a picture or search for it online, and you immediately have an overview of relevant websites with information about the object. You can also upload images from your phone's gallery or copy and paste them directly into the application.
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You can download the Image Recognition and Searcher application here.
The Pinterest platform – perhaps surprisingly for some – is not just for viewing photos and sorting them into boards. It also offers a handy feature for recognizing objects using your smartphone camera – just take a picture of the object and Pinterest can show you related objects and links.
Snapchat
Snapchat, a platform that is best known for sharing short videos and photos, is on a journey to expand its capabilities to identify objects and products in the real world. Thanks to a partnership with Shazam, which previously allowed it to identify background music in videos, Snap is now focusing on the visual realm. Using augmented reality (AR) technology, Snapchat allows users to scan their surroundings and identify various objects, whether they are plants, car models, dog and cat breeds, math formulas for homework and much more. This feature opens the door to fun and interactive ways to learn more about the world around us.
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PlantNet appka is free with no restrictions for plant detection.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab appka is also free and detects birds by sounds and photos.