With AI taking the centerstage of the worldly developments, many tech companies have already been integrating the artificial intelligence (AI) into their products.
Circle to Search – Revolutionizing Web Search on Android Phones
In a recent such change, an addition called Circle to Search now available on Android phones.
Enabling the end users to effortlessly search the web for items displayed on their phone screens, this feature, unlike traditional methods of copying text or saving images to search, allows users to simply circle an item with their finger to prompt the phone to conduct a search.
Particularly useful when it comes to image search, it eliminates the need to formulate text prompts for search engines, thanks to its integration with Google Lens, a visual search tool.
In the recent AI features, Circle really stands out for its speed, convenience, and practicality.
Notably, there are currently only handful of phones like Google Pixel 6 and Samsung Galaxy S23 models released in specific years. However, there are indications that it may become available on more devices in the future.
In order to get this feature, one has to ensure that the software must be updated and the settings should be adjusted to activate this feature.
Be it a web browser, social media feed, or text conversation, Circle can be used to access search anywhere on the phone.
Effortless Search with Circle
Using the same would involve pressing as well as holding the navigation handle or home button, depending on navigation mode, until a blue tint covers the screen, indicating readiness to circle or select items for search.
For the items that they want to search for, users can circle, scribble over, or tap with the feature adept at recognizing various objects, texts, headlines, book titles, and even mathematical equations.
User has to adjust the selection if necessary after circling the item. After search results, the results shall then appear at the bottom of the screen.
Tapping on a search result provides additional information and related searches, with the option to visit the relevant website or app.
There are additional functionalities which include:
- Accessing search history
- Deleting recent search queries
- Exiting the interface.
Overall, Circle to Search offers a seamless and intuitive way to search for content on Android phones, enhancing user experience with AI-powered convenience.
