Google renews Circle to Search: new interface and improved access to features

Google is preparing a major update for Circle to Search (“Circle to Search”), the tool that allows you to search for information directly on the screen without needing to switch applications. This feature, initially launched on Pixel and Samsung devices, is very useful for checking products or answering complex questions thanks to the multi-search functionality of the Google app.

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According to an analysis by Android Authority, a recent beta version of the Google app reveals a redesign of the interface of Circle to Search. Instead of the floating elements found in the current version (such as the search bar, music button, and translation button), the new version groups them into a pill-shaped box.

Additionally, the translation button will be replaced by a button that opens an app drawer, from where tools like Google Lens or the translation function itself can be accessed. Although this change involves an additional step for certain actions, Google will allow customizing the main interface by swapping the music button for the Lens shortcut.

At the end of September, Google tested the ability to search for information within videos, but it is currently unknown when this feature will be available.

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