Circle to Search gets smarter with AI Overviews and one-tap actions

Google’s Circle to Search update brings new ways to save time.

Jan 22, 2025 - 19:06
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Circle to Search gets smarter with AI Overviews and one-tap actions
Pixel 8 Pro Circle To Search
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority
  • Google has announced new updates to its Circle to Search feature, coming to all supported phones.
  • AI Overviews are being added to provide quick summaries and extra context for visual searches.
  • The feature now also supports one-tap actions for phone numbers, emails, and URLs.

The highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series has finally arrived, and Samsung has made it clear that Google’s Gemini will be the default smart assistant on these phones, further cementing the partnership between the two tech giants.

Google used the opportunity to announce several updates to its AI-powered tools, including enhancements to the Circle to Search feature. Introduced last year with the Galaxy S24 series, Circle to Search allows users to highlight text or images on their screens for quick Google searches. By long-pressing the navigation pill or home button, users can circle, scribble, or tap on content to initiate a search.

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