How to Use Text Detection in the iOS Magnifier App
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In this episode, Thomas Domville introduces us to the Text Detection feature added to the Magnifier app in iOS 17. This tool can read text aloud that is detected in real-time by your device camera or display it on the screen, making it a valuable resource for those with visual impairments or difficulties reading small or challenging text.

Here are the steps to access Text Detection:

• Open the Magnifier app.
• Choose the Detection Mode option.
• Press the Text Detection button.
• Aim your iPhone at the text you want to read.

Alternatively,

• Initiate Detection Mode with a four-finger triple tap.
• Press the Text Detection button.
• Aim your iPhone at the text you want to read.

Note that Text Detection is only available on iPhone and iPad models with a LiDAR scanner.