The expansion of Circle to Search was announced by the company in a post. Google says: “We recently introduced Circle to Search, a new way to search for things on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. And soon Circle to Search will be available on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Now you can “More” your searches without having to switch apps. The rollout date for the feature has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be available to all users in the coming weeks.
Circle to Search is essentially an expanded and refined version of Google Lens. It allows users to highlight anything on the screen and get quick search results on it. To use it, users must first activate it by long-pressing the Pixel’s home button or navigation bar. Once activated, users can circle, doodle, or highlight any part of the screen to initiate a visual search. Additionally, you can tap an image, text, or video to get information about it.
In addition, the call screen performance of Pixel smartphones has also been improved. If the caller doesn’t answer, a “Hello” chip appears, and when the user taps it, Google Assistant prompts them to speak. The assistant also asks the caller to hold the call a little longer if you cannot answer the call immediately.
Another new feature for Pixel smartphones is native camera support for the Instagram app, allowing you to upload 10-bit HDR videos and Ultra HDR photos directly to Instagram. Users no longer have to switch between their default camera app and Instagram when taking videos or photos and can do all their work on the social media platform without any loss of quality.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
