Google Goggles 1.9.4
It recognizes a large variety of objects and paintings
The GUI is neat, simply use your camera to snap a picture of the painting and Google provides you with the artist's name and a description of the item. Further information is available in the results bar. You can set the camera to enhance the image and save it to your phone's gallery. In addition, the app comes with several instructions, tips and tricks for better usage.
Goggles recognizes paintings, landmarks, products and popular images, as long as Google can find them in it's database. It also scans and reads text in various languages, using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and provides a somewhat approximate translation.
Scan barcodes and QR codes
One great thing about this app is that it scans barcodes and QR codes, as well as products like clothing and provides information and similar suggestions from the web. You can also add contacts by scanning business cards, so you don't have to bother with adding names and phone numbers to your phone's agenda. Another great use for this app is solving Sudoku puzzles, simply scan the puzzle and Goggles provides you with the solution.
Great idea, poor execution
One thing is for sure about this app, it's not a miracle worker. The idea is quite clever, you'll be tempted to use this app for almost any object around you and especially at museums, as it helps you learn more information about anything that surrounds you. However, try scanning simple objects like a fork or a spoon and Goggles can't simply identify it, providing you with suggestions of pants or other clothing items.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The GUI is intuitive, there are instructions on how to use the app and you can make some camera settings. |
Function6
It's a good app for identifying paintings and solving Sudoku puzzles, however it fails to recognize common objects like forks or wrist watches. |
Security9
No online registration required, however it does need information on your location. |
Battery7
It uses a normal consumption of battery resources, considering that the camera must be turned on in order to use this app. |
Price9
It's completely free of charge, doesn't come with ads or in-app purchases. |
Compatibility9
The app requires Android version 2.2 or later, making it accessible to many users. |
It's a great idea, but needs improvement.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 1.9.4
- reviewed version:
- 1.9.4
- developer:
- Google Inc.
- category:
- UTILITIES
- os version req.:
- Android version 2.2 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 454