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Tap Your Smartphone Camera for More Than Photos!

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST

Duration: 60 Minutes

Zoom - Free Online Event

For questions, contact Senior Planet from AARP at virtual@seniorplanet.org

This event is part of AARP's Nationwide Virtual Community Center.

This event is full.

Senior couple reading QR code on smartphone at locally loved yakitori restaurant

Discover the many ways to use your smartphone’s camera. You can scan QR codes, translate text, measure objects and even experiment with augmented reality.

About the Event

Join us to learn about ways to use your smartphone's camera besides capturing special moments in photos. We'll explore a variety of fun and useful capabilities made possible by apps, such as:

Scanning QR codes
Translating text
Measuring objects
Using augmented reality

We'll also cover considerations for choosing apps and reviewing their privacy and data practices.

How to Join

Sign in to your aarp.org account or create a free nonmember account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.

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