A popular artificial intelligence (AI) feature on Android devices is making its way to iPhone. The Circle to Search functionality, which allows users to select objects in photos and search for them with a simple circular gesture, will soon be available for iPhone users thanks to Google’s latest update.
Circle to Search Coming to iPhone
Google’s Circle to Search has been a staple feature on various Android devices, using Google Lens to identify objects and perform visual searches. Now, this AI-powered tool is being extended to iPhone users, offering a new way to interact with images and find information quickly.
Circle to Search has been a key feature on select Pixel and Samsung devices, allowing users to draw a circle around a specific part of an image to search for related information without taking a full screenshot or highlighting text. The feature uses Google’s visual search and optical character recognition (OCR) technologies to provide instant results.
How It Works on iPhone
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To set up Circle to Search on iPhone, users can go to the Accessibility settings and assign the Back Tap gesture to trigger Google Lens. This way, tapping the back of the iPhone automatically captures a screenshot and opens Google Lens, allowing users to draw a circle around the desired object for a quick search.
Enhanced Visual Search for iPhone Users
With Circle to Search now available on iPhone, users can enjoy a seamless visual search experience without switching to a separate app. This feature is particularly useful for quickly identifying objects, translating text, or finding information from images.
Whether you want to copy text from an image, translate a sign, or learn more about an object, Circle to Search makes it easy to do so with a simple tap on the back of your iPhone. This update brings a new level of convenience and functionality to iOS users, bridging the gap between Android and iPhone in terms of AI-driven visual search.
As Google continues to improve its AI technology and expand its features across platforms, iPhone users can expect more innovative tools that enhance their mobile experience. Stay tuned for further updates and developments from Google and other tech giants.
