Circle To Search: What Is Google's New AI-Powered Search Gesture For Android?

Google has introduced a new AI-powered gesture-based search option for Android devices.

Called Circle to Search, it is a new way to search for anything on an Android phone without switching apps.?

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How Circle to Search works?

Now, with a simple gesture, you can select what you’re curious about in whatever way comes naturally to you — like circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping — and get more information right where you are.

"Just long press the home button or navigation bar on your Android phone to activate Circle to Search. From there, you can select any item that you see with your preferred gesture — like circling their sunglasses — to quickly find similar, shoppable options from retailers across the web. You could scribble the bag and tap on the boots to look those up, too — all without leaving where you are. When you’re done, simply swipe away and you’re right back where you started," Google explained in a blog post.

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When will Circle to Search be available

The new feature that made its debut with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be soon available on other Android devices.

According to Google, Circle to Search is launching January 31 on select premium Android smartphones — the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series — in all languages and locations where they’re available.

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Circle to Search and multisearch??

Circle to Search works similarly to multisearch, which Google had introduced in 2022, allowing to search with text and images at the same time.

But with the new AI-powered Circle to Search, users can get much more beyond visually identifying the object by using Google's lens.

"You can more easily understand concepts, ideas or topics from helpful information that’s pulled together from across the web," Google said.

"Simply circle the corn dog and ask a question, like "Why are these so popular?" You’ll quickly learn that these sweet and savory treats are Korean corn dogs. And they’re trending because of their unique combination of flavors and textures — including meat or gooey melted cheese surrounded by a crunchy exterior — and the growing popularity of Korean cuisine. Just like that, your curiosity is satisfied," the blog post explained.

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