The Search icon with the magnifying glass seems so familiar nowadays: almost every interface, every computer or web browser, and mobile device have it. However, have you ever thought of why and how it ...

One recent trend in interface design has been to replace icons with text buttons. Aimed at reducing confusion by being explicit about the nature of an action, Google.com is now using such a “Search” ...

Following version 2.0 at Made by Google last year, the latest update to Pixel Magnifier introduces live text search. In addition to live search, Google has also improved the “Back and Restore” ...

For many of us, our multitasking iPhones have replaced many other tools and gadgets, including our cameras, calculators, torches, notepads, GPS units, and even our compasses. There's one more item ...

Want to magnify part of an image using a magnifying glass icon in your Slide? This post will show you how to create a Magnifying Glass effect in PowerPoint. While creating a pitch deck or a ...

To use the Magnifier feature on your iPhone, navigate to the "Accessibility" section of your phone's Settings app. The Magnifier feature uses your iPhone camera, and lets you zoom into street signs ...

Britta is the former Deputy Editor of Pocket-lint and has covered the consumer technology industry since 2012. Her specialties include smartphones, smart home, speakers, and wearables. There are so ...

Accessibility tools abound in most operating systems, all the better to help users with vision or hearing impairments. One of the best is the magnifier, which literally throws a digital magnifying ...

In every version of iOS, Apple adds new Accessibility features and improves others, and iOS 14 is no exception. The Magnifier tool, designed by those with visual issues who need assistance, has new ...