iPhone owners, eat your heart out. Android is the clear winner with a new tool that Google has introduced called Circle to Search.This innovative tool allows you to search for anything on your screen without switching apps, making information discovery more seamless and intuitive than ever before. The Circle to Search AI feature (Google)How Circle to Search worksCircle to Search is activated by long-pressing the home button or navigation bar on your Android device. Once activated, you can select any part of your screen using various gestures:GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS – SIGN UP FOR KURT’S NEWSLETTER – THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERECircling an objectHighlighting textScribbling over an areaTapping on an itemThe artificial intelligence-powered search then provides relevant information about your selection right on your screen without interrupting your current activity. The Circle to Search AI feature (Google)BEST ANTIVIRUS FOR ANDROIDS – CYBERGUY PICKS 2024Versatile search capabilitiesThis feature is incredibly versatile, allowing you to search for a wide range of content:Visual searches: Identify objects, clothing or products in images or videosText-based searches: Look up unfamiliar terms or conceptsMultisearch: Combine image and text queries for more specific results The Circle to Search AI feature (Google)TOP ANDROID PHONES OF 2024Real-world applicationsThe possibilities for Circle to Search are vast:Shopping: Identify and find similar products while browsing social mediaLearning: Look up unfamiliar terms or concepts while reading articlesEntertainment: Get more information about actors, locations or objects in videosProblem-solving: Find solutions to visual puzzles or math problems The Circle to Search AI feature (Google)HOW TO REMOVE YOUR PRIVATE DATA FROM THE INTERNET AI-powered insightsCircle to Search leverages Google’s advanced AI to provide comprehensive information. When you ask a question about your selection, the feature can pull together relevant details from across the web, offering a more in-depth understanding of the topic. The Circle to Search AI feature (Google)Supported devicesCircle to Search is available on select premium Android smartphones, including:Google Pixel 6 series and laterSamsung Galaxy S21 series and laterSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and laterSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and laterSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 seriesWHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? The Circle to Search AI feature (Google)BEST AMAZON PRIME DAY 2024 EARLY DEALSHow to use Circle to SearchTo search for text, images or videos on your screen:On Gesture navigation mode, long press the navigation handle.Start Circle to Search:On 3-button navigation mode, long press the Home button. The Circle to Search AI feature (Google)Circle, highlight or tap anywhere on the screen to select the text, image or video you want to search.If desired, you can refine your search by adding text in the search bar.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE The Circle to Search AI feature (Google)Your search results appear at the bottom of the screen. To see more results, swipe up on the results.BEST ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR ANDROIDKurt’s key takeawaysCircle to Search represents a significant step forward in making information access more intuitive and seamless on mobile devices. By eliminating the need to switch between apps, it allows you to stay focused on your current tasks while satisfying your curiosity. As this feature continues to evolve and expand to more devices, it has the potential to revolutionize how we interact with and learn from the digital world around us.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWhat other features or improvements would you like to see in mobile search tools to enhance your user experience? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/ContactFor more of my tech tips an security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/NewsletterAsk Kurt a question or let us know what stories you’d like us to coverFollow Kurt on his social channelsAnswers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:Copyright 2024 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on “FOX & Friends.” Got a tech question? Get Kurt’s free CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.
Wild new way to search for anything, anywhere with Google’s Circle to Search AI feature
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