Cameras in our smartphones can do wonders. From capturing our most precious moments to capturing stunning panoramas, there’s so much a camera can do. But in this age of never-ending innovations, the use of cameras has, fortunately, evolved into a host of other uses as well.
So, in this article, we will discuss the 6 best ways to use a mobile camera.
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1. Smart distance measurement
It is not every day that people carry a tape measure on their person. And as the law of the universe, if things can go wrong, it will go wrong. And maybe you’ll eventually find a way to use it when you don’t have it. So how do you handle this situation? Simply, download Smart Measure.
This app uses your smartphone’s camera to measure the distance between you and the object. And along with the distance (length) it also calculates the height of the object.
The only caveat is that instead of focusing on the subject’s body, use the camera to focus on the subject’s feet. In this way, the measurements become more accurate.
2. Solve the equation
Smartphone cameras are not only useful for measuring distances, but they can also help you with math problems.
Say hello to Photomath – Camera Calculator. All you need to do is point your camera at an equation and that’s it! It will show the answer along with the steps.
If you ask me, it’s a dream calculator for the poor. In addition to the camera function, it also has a magic calculator in which you can enter your equations and Photomath will do the rest.
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3. Define color
One day, I was arguing with a colleague about the color of my new bag. He assumed it was peach (yes, He know that color) while I assume my bag is salmon pink. You can very well imagine the situation! Thus, the Color Identifier application was born. This convenient and completely easy-to-use application can show the color tone when you point the camera in that direction.
Not only can it tell the color hue accurately, but it can also prove to be a boon to the developers out there — it also shows the hex code for the color. It’s an app that seems simple to use — point the camera or select an image from the gallery and tap it. However, please make sure that the light is sufficient when using this application.
4. Read text from images
With OCR technology easily available on our smartphones, it is imperative that we make the most of it. While we often use our phone’s camera as a note-taking app (maybe a quick click on a notebook?), then extracting text from images is a pain. And no other app handles OCR better than the internal Google Keep.
All you need to do is grab an image, tap the three-dot menu and select get image from text. And bam, the text will be presented to you immediately.
And if you’re a OneNote user, the good news is that it has equally impressive OCR technology.
5. Use it as a typewriter
Another use for the camera is that it can act as a remote prompt and help you record videos like a pro. Selvi – Teleprompter Camera is a useful application in situations like these. Once the script is ready and loaded in the app, all you need to do is show off your charm on the video.
With this app you can say goodbye to false shots and come back. Furthermore, you can adjust the size, shape, and speed of the script.
Need more details? Read our full coverage of this app here.
6. Scan and digitize old photos
For the ’90s generation, part of our memories were stored as printed photos. More often than not, most of us try to click a picture of it but the result is a bright light in the middle of the photo. Google’s latest offering called PhotoScan aims to solve this particular problem.
Similar to the usual way, you need to adjust the photo inside the camera frame and smoothly hover the focus points indicated by the application. And the old photo will be perfectly digitized in the new profile picture.
See also: Google PhotoScan can bring to life your old Polaroid photos
Here are some other ways you can use your smartphone camera. As more and more apps appear in the photos, we will continue to add them here. So how do you use your camera? We’d love to hear your feedback in the comments section below.
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