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Open Google Lens

Opens the Google app to the Lens function so you can use your phone’s camera to scan the environment around you and perform AI functions like real-time translation of street signs.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Google%20Lens

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Google%20Lens

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Open Google Lens” end tell

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