# Math-Answering Picture Filters Google Lens is Creating a Math Filter Using Socratic's Technology By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-08-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/math-filter References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/google-lens-socratic-math-problems-102931355.html) & [lens.google](https://lens.google.com/) Google created a new math filter for Google Lens that can help users solve questions. With the new filter, users can take aperture of a math problem, and following this, they will receive a [step by step guide to solving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solvr-chrome-extension) the question. Google did not indicate when the filter would be released to the public. The new filter could help students as [remote learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-assist) will continue in the fall for many different regions. The new math filter was made possible by using technology form a mobile app company named Socratic, which Google purchased last year. Although Google’s math filter is not currently available, the Socratic app can be downloaded for iOS and Android devices. Image Credit: Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Math-solving Filters:** The development of math-solving filters using augmented reality technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for educational apps and platforms. - **Step-by-step Problem Solving:** The introduction of step-by-step problem-solving guides through AI-powered filters opens opportunities for enhancing learning experiences in mathematics and related subjects. - **Collaborative Math Learning:** The integration of math filters into remote learning platforms enables collaborative problem-solving sessions among students, fostering engagement and knowledge sharing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education Technology:** The development and integration of math-solving filters into educational technology platforms can revolutionize the way students learn and solve math problems. - **Augmented Reality:** The advancement of augmented reality technology in the context of math learning opens new possibilities for interactive and immersive educational experiences. - **Mobile App Development:** Incorporating math-solving filters into educational mobile apps presents an opportunity for developers to create innovative tools for students seeking math assistance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Browser-Based Solver Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-for-math.md) - [Advanced Image-Searching Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-4.md) - [Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-8.md) - [AI-Powered Math Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aibased-math-tutor.md) - [Educational Math Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-math.md) - [Educational ASL Social Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asl-alphabet-lens.md) - [AI Math Tutors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-mathgpt.md) - [Math-Focused Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-1.md) - [AI Homework Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/answer-ai.md)