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.
Open Google Search
Opens the Google app and activates the Search function, showing the keyboard immediately so you can start typing your query.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Google%20Search
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Google%20Search
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Google Search”
end tell
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