Did you know that there are apps that turn your smartphone into a magnifying glass to help you read printed text? They use the built-in camera on your smart device to scan documents or pages and enlarge the text on the screen. Here are the best magnifying glass apps for Android and iOS devices.

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Magnifying Glass + Flashlight is a free app for iOS and Android devices that makes reading small text much easier. Using your device’s camera, the app displays exactly what it sees on the screen, and you can zoom in and out by sliding your finger up and down.

This app also has a reading light that activates the built-in flashlight of your smart device. The brightness of the light can be adjusted via an easy-to-use slider on the left side of the app, while the screen brightness can be dimmed or brightened by sliding your fingers left and right.