Circle to Search, the new Google function that revolutionizes web search, will remain exclusive to Samsung and Google for almost all of 2024
If you have a latest generation smartphone, like the Galaxy S24 where he Pixel 8you’ve probably already heard of Circle to Search, Google’s new feature based on artificial intelligence that promises to make web searches easier and faster. But what exactly is it and why is it so interesting? And especially, when it will be available for all other Android devices? In this article we try to answer these questions and explain how it works.
Cos’è Circle to Search?
Circle to Search is a function that allows you to search for information on Google simply drawing a circle on the screen of your smartphone around an image, text or object. For example, if you see a photo of a monument and want to know its name, just circle it with your finger and Google it will show you the most relevant results. Or, if you read an article and want to learn more about a topic, you can select a word or phrase and Google will offer you related links. Additionally, you can also use Circle to Search to translate texts into other languages, identify plants and animals, discover recipes, and much more.
Circle to Search uses Google’s artificial intelligence to analyze the contents of the circle you have drawn and understand what you are looking for. In this way, it offers you a personalized and contextual search, without having to type anything or open other apps. Furthermore, the function is integrated with other apps of Google, such as Maps, Shopping, YouTube and Assistant, to offer you a complete and information-rich experience.
Circle to Search: why exclusive?
Circle to Search was introduced by Google to January 2024 as one of its most innovative and revolutionary functions. However, for the moment, it is only reserved for a few smartphones: i Galaxy S24 by Samsung ei Pixel 8 e 8 Pro by Google. This is because Circle to Search requires advanced technology and powerful hardware to work best. In fact, the new function takes advantage of the processor Google Tensorwhich was designed specifically for artificial intelligence and which ensures high performance and greater energy efficiency.
According to SamsungCircle to Search sarà un’exclusive to the Google Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 series for almost all of 2024. Only starting from October 5, 2024In fact, the function could be extended to other compatible Android devices. However, Samsung also clarified that there are no active developments underway and that the timing may change based on market conditions. This means that other Android users will have to wait a lot longer before you can try the function on your smartphones.
Is there any alternative?
If you don’t have one of the few smartphones that support Circle to Search, don’t despair. In fact, there are some alternative which allow you to do similar searches on Google using your device’s camera or screen. One of them is Google Lens, which is available on all Android smartphones and which allows you to search for information about what you see around you. Enough point the camera at an image, a text or an object and Google Lens will show you the most relevant results. You can also use Google Lens to scan QR codes, documents, business cards, and more.
Circle to Search is a feature that definitely it will change the way we search on the web, making it simpler, faster and more fun. However, for now, it is only accessible to a small circle of users who own the most advanced smartphones of the moment. Let’s hope that Google and Samsung decide to make the new feature available for all other Android devices as soon as possible, so we can make the most of the artificial intelligence.
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