From the very beginning, our focus has been on helping people connect their curiosity with the information they’re seeking. Through our advancements in AI, we have pioneered new ways to express search queries in the most natural manner for individuals.
Beyond using text, we have already made it possible to ask questions using voice commands, identify a song by humming, or utilize Lens to search for visual content. With each technological leap, we have moved closer to enabling searches in any manner and at any location. Today, we are excited to introduce our latest advancement in this pursuit: Circle to Search.
The Introduction of Circle to Search
Our mobile phones serve as gateways to a wealth of information, whether it’s for pursuing a passion, solving a problem, finding the perfect gift, learning a new skill, or simply seeking a reason to smile. When you are fully immersed in a moment of discovery or exploration, interrupting your activity to switch to another app for more information can be disruptive.
This is why we are rolling out Circle to Search, offering a new way to search for anything on your Android phone without the need to switch apps. Now, with a simple gesture such as circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping, you can seamlessly retrieve more information right within your current context.
