The Circle to Search feature on Android, which leverages Gemini AI to enable you to look up particular segments of photos or movies online, is becoming increasingly robust. Google said that Android users with eligible devices will now be able to share their Circle to Search results with friends and family during Tuesday’s Made by Google event.
Circle to Search is similar to a faster, AI-powered version of Google Lens in that it lets you circle any area of your screen with your finger or any input device to do a visual search.
Holding down on your home button or making a gesture will enable Circle to Search whenever you notice a product, such as apparel, electronics, or appliances, in pictures or videos on your Android phone.bar, after which you may circle those items to get additional pictures and possibly locate stores where you can buy them.
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But will this new AI search feature be available on your Android tablet or phone? Check to check whether you have Circle to Search enabled by reading on as we compile a list of the most recent Android devices to have the new function.
For more, check out the new Android features revealed at Made by Google 2024, as well as how to bring Circle to Search on your iPhone (sort of).
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Many Samsung and Google phones, even those that were introduced years ago, now come with the AI-powered discovery feature Circle to Search. Some Android tablets, such as the Pixel tablet, also support Circle to Search.
This is the complete list:
S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy
S23, S23 Plus, S23 Ultra, and S23 FE Samsung Galaxy
S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra Samsung Galaxy
S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4The Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 from Samsung
The S9, S9 Plus, and S9 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Tabs
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro from Google
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro from Google
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro from Google
Pixel 6A and 7A from Google
The Google Pixel Fold
Pixel 8 Pro mint Google Pixel tablet
Circle to Search is compatible with the Pixel 8.
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How to utilize Circle to Search
Now is the moment to utilize Circle to Search whether your phone or tablet is compatible.
Press and hold the home button in the navigation bar from anywhere on your Galaxy or Pixel device, then select the new Circle to Search option that shows up the first time you bring it up. Following your usage of thefunction once, it’ll become the default search tool, activated everytime you press and hold the home button, instead of Google Assistant.
Using the Circle to Search function
Any object on your screen may be tapped, circled, or drawn on.
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Once enabled, you may search on Google by tapping, scribbling, or circling any area of your screen with your finger. A star on Instagram, a light in the background of a TikTok, or an old T-shirt on eBay are just a few examples of things you may Circle to Search if you’re not sure what to look for. The possibilities are genuinely endless.
After selecting Circle to Search, a panel will appear at the bottom of the screen, which you may swipe up to examine.When you press and hold the home button, it will take the place of Google Assistant as the primary search tool.
Employing the Circle to Search function
You can tap, draw, or circle any object on your screen.
CNET/Nelson Aguilar screenshots
To do a Google search, use your finger to touch, draw, or circle any area of your screen once it is enabled. You may Circle to Search almost anything on your screen if you’re not sure what to look for, such as a famous person on Instagram, a light in the backdrop of a TikTok, or an old T-shirt on eBay. There are really many alternatives.
You may then swipe up to view the panel that appears at the bottom of the screen after selecting Circle to Search.further details on the item you highlighted, similar to what you might see in a Google search.
The example below shows how I tapped LeBron James’ jeans after seeing a picture on Instagram. The pants were then recognized by Google as Louis Vuitton Tailored Cotton Damier Cigarette pants, which are valued at $1,890. While the other options in the Circle to Search box provide other ways to buy the pants or pants that appear similar at different price ranges, the first option in the screen is a direct connection to the Louis Vuitton website to buy them.
Searching on the Galaxy S24 using Circle
Try reselecting the word or item on your screen if you’re not satisfied with the outcome.
Nelson Aguilar/CNET screenshots
You may input a prompt to obtain more customized results by using Circle to Search, oran AI synopsis for the item you’re looking for. For instance, you may ask Circle to Search to provide you with a vegan recipe if you circle a plate of bolognese.
I searched “Find on Grailed,” an online marketplace for old luxury apparel that typically has more inexpensive alternatives, to check whether the trousers were available somewhere for less money. Only grailed listings for the Louis Vuitton jeans were displayed in the results.
You may see your search history in your Google settings by tapping the three-dot button in the top-right corner of Circle to Search, but no screenshots of your searches are stored.
To exit Circle to Search when you’re done, just use the back button.the outcomes of the search.
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