Google's Exclusive 'Circle to Search' Stirs Frustration Over Limited Rollout
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Google's new "Circle to Search" feature allows circling items on screen to instantly search them, but it's currently only available on the latest Galaxy and Pixel phones.
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The feature is very useful for quickly looking things up without needing to copy/paste, making it frustrating that roll out has been so limited.
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Circle to Search has thoughtful features like scribbling and zooming to dig into details. It could drive up Google search usage if it gains popularity.
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A Samsung document suggests the feature will remain exclusive until Android 15 in October, when requirements may be added for other manufacturers.
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Some manufacturers like Honor have alternative features to share content between apps, so Circle to Search may not be as critical if these catch on.