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Google's latest app on Play Store can solve math problems
It could soon be integrated with Google Lens and Search

Google's latest app on Play Store can solve math problems

Mar 01, 2024
05:30 pm

What's the story

Google has integrated Photomath, a math-solving app it acquired in 2022, under its Play Store publisher account. While Google Lens and Search already offer some math-solving features through a dedicated experience, Photomath allows users to snap a photo of a math problem and receive step-by-step explanations for solving it. The app covers various math disciplines, including elementary math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus. Launched in 2014 by a Croatia-based team, Photomath joined Google in 2023 after European Commission's approval.

Adoption

Photomath's popularity and features

Photomath has gained immense popularity since its inception, boasting over 100 million downloads and a 4.5 rating on Android. The free-to-use app also offers an optional Photomath Plus subscription for $9.99 per month or $69.99 annually, which includes "Textbook Solutions," animated tutorials, and detailed explanations. This acquisition follows Google's purchase of Socratic, a similar app that hasn't been updated since 2020.

Future plans

Potential integration with Google Lens and Search

Google Lens already offers a "Homework" filter that lets users photograph problems and receive solutions. Likewise, Google Search provides help with trigonometry, calculus, and geometry through a dedicated experience. Experts predict that Photomath's features will eventually be integrated into Google Lens and Search. This integration could improve the existing solutions. However, keeping a standalone app like Photomath with its strong reputation could also prove beneficial for the tech giant.