Google Could Finally Open Circle To Search For Other Phone Brands
Google is reportedly planning to expand its AI-powered Circle to Search feature to other Android smartphones. Introduced in January 2024, the feature was originally stated to be available only on Google and Samsung devices. But according to a tipster, it is now also coming to the Tecno V Fold 2 flagship smartphone, which was introduced last week.
Circle to Search Feature
The Circle to Search feature, which debuted with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, is a visual search tool that lets users search for anything by just circling it. It is powered by artificial intelligence and facilitates quick web searches.
Tipster Mishaal Rahman shared that the company is planning to release the feature to “more Android phones next month, ending its exclusivity for Pixel and Samsung phones.” However, an official confirmation from the company is still awaited.
The leak suggests that other Android phone users, including those with devices from OnePlus, Oppo, Redmi, or Motorola won’t have to wait longer to get Google’s AI features on their smartphones. Currently, the feature is available on select Samsung and Google devices.
It can be accessed by long-pressing the Home or Power buttons on a compatible device. Once enabled, the user can highlight an area on the screen by circling it, and the function will immediately conduct a visual online search to provide additional information. Users can use it to translate and copy text as well.
Upgrades and Features
Recently, Google made a significant upgrade to its Circle to Search feature, allowing devices to automatically scan barcodes and QR codes, enhancing its usefulness and efficiency for retrieving information.
The tech giant has been continuously working on its AI features. A recent report stated that Google was developing a ‘crop and share’ feature that would enable users to crop a portion of a photograph and share it directly with friends and family via third-party apps. The feature could also recognize songs and audio playing on the device or nearby.
In addition, Google has introduced a new feature that allows users to listen to web pages on Chrome.
