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 ...

Even if you have 20/20 vision, there are times when it's helpful to zoom in on a portion of your display. For anyone with less-than-perfect eyesight, the Magnifier tool can help prevent eyestrain.

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” ...

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 ...

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” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Google has rolled out an update for the Magnifier app. The update adds live text search capability to the viewfinder. The update has not been widely rolled out yet. If you didn’t know, Google has a ...

There may come a time when you find that your close surroundings are increasingly difficult to decipher — and reading glasses alone simply don't do the trick. But unless you like to dress up as ...