New York: Google has introduced groundbreaking features to elevate the search experience, bringing enhanced accessibility and a wealth of information to users worldwide. Through strategic investments in AI, the tech giant presents two innovative features—Circle to Search and AI-powered overviews for multi-search in Lens—showcasing its commitment to advancing search capabilities.
Let’s explore these features and learn how to make the most of them.
Circle, Highlight, or Scribble to Search
This feature empowers users to conduct searches directly on their phone screens seamlessly, eliminating the need to switch applications. Activated with a simple gesture—circle, highlight, scribble, or tap—it provides instant information about the selected object within the app. For instance, while watching a video and curious about untagged items, activate Circle to Search by long-pressing the home button or navigation bar. Choose the item, such as sunglasses, using your preferred gesture to explore similar options for shopping.
How to use:
- Long-press the home button to activate.
- Once activated, select any item by circling it to unveil more details or discover similar products from various retailers, all without leaving the current screen or app.
- Easily return to the original screen or app by swiping away when finished.
These features signify Google’s dedication to streamlining and enhancing the search experience, making information retrieval more intuitive and user-friendly.
