Circle to Search might soon work even when Google expands message bubbles, after Google’s Android 15 update rolls out to users, according to a report. At the moment, Google’s visual lookup tool is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). It stops working as soon as a message bubble appears on the screen. However, Google might change this functionality soon. This development comes after a report stated that Google is expanding its Circle to Search feature to more devices. This will end its exclusivity on Samsung and Google handsets.
Circle to Search expansion on Message Bubbles
Android Authority reports that Google’s AI-powered Circle to Search feature might soon work even when message bubbles appear in floating windows. At present, the visual lookup tool’s overlay does not show on the screen if you open a chat bubble. One can invoke Circle to Search by long-pressing on the home button or the navigation bar. You can’t access either of these when you open message bubbles.
After delving into the source code for Android 15, the publication found references for activating Circle to Search when message bubbles are opened. The feature allows users to highlight an area on the screen by circling on it and enabling its visual lookup on the web. It supports actions such as scribbling, circling or drawing over an object and text on the screen. The publication was able to activate this feature. This suggests that it may not take long for the tech giant to introduce this feature.
Circle to Search expected to arrive on other smartphones
A recent report suggested that Google’s Circle to Search feature might soon be there on more Android smartphones. It is speculated that the Xiaomi 14T series will be one of the first handsets to get it. Google will launch it on September 26 in Berlin.
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