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 ...

Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online. An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a ...

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.

Google Clock and Pixel Magnifier have introduced redesigned icons, featuring modern gradients and thicker elements, aligning with Google's evolving design language.

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” ...

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” ...

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 ...

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 ...

The code has been copied to your clipboard. The URL has been copied to your clipboard Good news! That phone in your pocket is filled with handy tools, including a magnifying glass. No more squinting!