Circle to Search is set to expand further as the AI-powered function is confirmed as coming to the Honor 200 series and recently released Magic V3 foldable.
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Xiaomi has just announced its new 14T series and the global launch of the Mix Flip foldable, and they’re the first devices in an expansion of Circle to Search and Gemini Nano.
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Google’s Circle to Search feature is a simple but incredibly useful concept that’s so far been exclusive to Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices. But, soon, it seems like Circle to Search will expand to many more Android devices as evidenced by new details about Tecno and Xiaomi releases.
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Ahead of the fall, Google is highlighting the latest Android features, including the ability to find songs with Circle to Search and TalkBack powered by Gemini models.
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At Made by Google 2024, Google announced a small Circle to Search addition that lets you share what you’ve highlighted, and it’s now rolling out.
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After launching on just a handful of devices earlier this year, Google’s Circle to Search is now coming to several more Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets through recent updates.
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Google’s Circle to Search is coming to the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Tab S9 FE lineup in a wider rollout from Samsung.
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The big AI feature for the Pixel 9 is a conversational experience called Gemini Live that allows for “free-flowing conversations” and requires an Advanced subscription. Google pitches it as being able to talk to an expert on any subject matter.
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As part of several safety updates today, Google is updating Circle to Search and Lens with “About this image.” The company is also working to combat explicit fake imagery.
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Like Google Search itself, Circle to Search is getting its first Easter egg in the form of Deadpool and Wolverine.
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Compared to Galaxy Unpacked in January, there were only a handful of Google announcements today with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 unveil, while the “upcoming XR platform” got another mention.
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Following the Pixel Fold last month, Circle to Search is now starting to roll out on the Pixel Tablet.
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Circle to Search on Android is a very useful feature because of its simplicity and, from the looks of it, it’s also coming to Google Chrome on desktop platforms.
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Earlier this year, Google launched a Circle to Search feature for Android that takes a screenshot and lets you select what to look up. Thanks to Google Lens and iOS Shortcuts, the underlying Circle to Search capability can now be replicated on any iPhone.
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Samsung is bringing One UI 6.1 to its Galaxy S21 series and foldables from 2021, but the company is solely bringing Google’s Circle to Search to these older devices, whereas others are getting nearly the entire Galaxy AI suite.
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The latest Made by Google Podcast episode talks to the development team behind Circle to Search (CtS).
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Following last week’s announcement, Circle to Search is already rolling out to the Pixel Fold.
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Sold as a useful option to help you quickly find things you’re viewing on your device, Circle to Search has only just rolled out to more devices over the past week. Here’s what you had to say about your daily use.
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Circle to Search has rolled out to all Tensor-powered Pixel phones. It launched on the Galaxy S24 series and, until recently, was limited to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
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Following the Pixel 8 and 7 series, Circle to Search is finally coming to all Tensor-powered Pixel devices.
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The Galaxy S24 series debuted earlier this year with a heavy focus on AI but, according to Samsung itself, the company isn’t even responsible for its “most popular” AI feature – Circle to Search.
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The Galaxy S24 Ultra was one of the first devices to debut Circle to Search at launch, but now the feature seems to be broken for a handful of users.
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Following the March Feature Drop announcement, Circle to Search is starting to roll out to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.
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Google launched Circle to Search earlier this year on the Pixel 8 series and Galaxy S24 series, but we haven’t heard much about it coming to other devices. Now, though, Samsung has confirmed that Circle to Search is coming to 2023 Galaxy smartphones next month.
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