Google Brings “Circle to Search” for More Pixel Models
Following the arrival of its “Circle to Search” function on the Pixel 7 a few weeks ago, Google recently announced that it will be bringing over the new AI-powered search feature to more Pixel smartphones, beginning this week.
As such, all of the Tensor-powered Pixel smartphone models – including the Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7a and 6a, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet – will receive Circle to Search, which does put back a bit of confidence in Google’s plans for AI software on its older phones. Circle to Search works by letting users tap and hold on their navigation bar, and draw a circle around an image anywhere on their screen to initiate the Google search function.
With that being said, the feature might be exclusive to Google’s Tensor-powered Pixel phones, as most of its older handsets including the Pixel 5 and 4 series have pretty much reached EOL status, with most of them receiving their final software updates last year.
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Additionally, the feature will make its way to several Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series.