Circle to Search, a feature that allows users to quickly search for on-screen content with a tap or a circle gesture, is expanding to a few new Samsung phones.
After debuting on the Galaxy S24 in January and finding its way to the latest foldable, the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, Circle to Search is now coming to the mid-range Galaxy A series and the budget-friendly Galaxy Tab S9 FE line.
The rollout begins this month for the Galaxy A55, A54, A35, and A34 smartphones alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+. This expansion makes Circle to Search accessible to a broader audience, beyond just premium smartphones.
However, it’s worth noting that the feature remains exclusive to Samsung and Google devices for now. Here’s a breakdown of currently supported devices:
- Samsung Galaxy: S24, S23, S22, S21 series; Z Fold 5, 4, 3; Z Flip 5, 4, 3; Tab S9 series.
- Google Pixel: 8, 7, 6 series; 6A, 7A; Pixel Fold; Pixel Tablet.
The functionality itself remains unchanged. Users can activate Circle to Search by either pressing and holding the home button (or the navigation bar gesture equivalent) or directly tapping and selecting the content they want to search for. Once selected, a web search is initiated with results displayed at the bottom of the screen. Users can further refine their search by adding text in the search bar.
Circle to Search is certainly a convenient way to explore on-screen content without switching apps or manually typing. Those without this feature can still enjoy a similar experience through Google Assistant’s voice-based search or search screen feature. However, we hope Circle to Search will be available on smartphones from all brands moving forward.
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