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so you can search on Google without changing apps

As we expected, the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra come with an innovative feature developed by Google called Circle to search or “Circle Search.” This tool allows you to search the Internet without having to change applications. freely select any element that appears on the screen. And it will also be available on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

A really interesting feature that of course takes advantage of generative AI. As its name suggests, Circle to search This will allow us to select objects on the mobile screen and show the results instantly.

But be careful: this won’t work if we just circle the element we want to find. You can also select a line of text, draw an element, or directly click on it. The AI will take care of the rest.

Circle to search

looks like a kind Google Lens on steroids. After all, it turns the screen of any compatible mobile phone into an endless search window.

Google mentioned this Circle to search will initially be available on smartphones bonus with Android, starting with the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8. But everything suggests that sooner or later it will reach other phones compatible with the latest versions of the operating system.

One of the most attractive points Circle to search Calling this function is very easy. The only thing we need to do is press the start button and hold for a few seconds which is located in the center of the Android navigation bar. What’s interesting is that this same command has historically been used by many mobile phones to “wake up” Google Assistant.

Here’s how it works Circle to searchnew ability to search on Google without changing applications.

Once the tool is activated, we only need select what we want to find, and we see the automatic results in a window that opens at the bottom edge of the screen. As we already said, we can outline an object, draw on it, select it by drawing a line over it or simply clicking on it, and Circle to search everything else will be taken care of. Of course, since it is a Google development, its use is not limited to the Internet search engine of the same name. The tool also offers results from other services such as Google Maps or Google Shopping.

Likewise, a new feature on Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 allows you to additional searches within the limits of the results shown. In this way, you can expand on the information you already have, while also relying on the help of generative AI to suggest pre-formulated questions or questions based on the most popular queries made on Google.

The most important thing about Circle to search The thing is works with any type of application or content. So, for example, if you are watching an Instagram story, you can call this AI-powered function and use it on any element that appears on the “freeze screen” of that post. This eliminates the need to take a screenshot and then process it in Google Lens to extract information from specific items or perform web searches. The same applies to messaging apps or whatever you imagine.

New feature Circle to search coming to Samsung Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 starting next January 31st. According to Google, from day one it will be available in all languages of the regions in which these devices are sold. We’ll be keeping a close eye on news of when it will arrive on other Android phones.