Google has announced that its popular feature, Lens, is now coming to YouTube Shorts with a beta launch. The new feature allows users to access Lens directly from the YouTube Shorts app on both Android and iOS devices. To use Lens, simply pause the video by tapping on the screen, then select Lens in the top menu. Users can then draw, highlight, or tap on objects within the video frame to search for additional context.
The feature also includes a translate button that allows users to translate any captions in the video. Google claims that this new feature will be available to all YouTube Shorts viewers by the end of this week. This integration aims to enhance the overall viewing experience and provide users with more insights into the content they’re watching.
Source: https://9to5google.com/2025/05/29/google-lens-is-coming-to-youtube-shorts