Circle to Search: say yes to more

Ever spotted something online and wanted to know more? Maybe it’s a pair of trainers on Instagram. A landmark in your favourite TV show. A recipe on TikTok. Or lyrics you just can’t make out. 

With Circle to Search, you don’t need to leave the app you’re using to find the answer. Just circle, tap, or highlight what catches your eye, and get instant results. 

Less searching. More discovering. More saying yes to whatever sparks your curiosity.  

Circle to Search is an Android feature that lets you search almost anything you see on your screen, without switching between apps.  Get information on images, text, or objects by drawing a circle around them.  

Whether you’re watching a video, scrolling socials, or browsing online, activate Circle to Search and draw around the item you’re interested in. And that’s it. Google does the rest.

While using any app: 

1. Activate Circle to Search on your compatible Android device by touching and holding the Home button at the bottom of your screen
2. Circle, tap, highlight, or scribble over whatever you want to know more about
3. Check your results then go back to what you were doing

Find something you love

Has a jacket, pair of trainers, or piece of furniture caught your eye? Circle it to find out what it is, where to buy it, or similar styles. 

Planning a trip or watching a travel video? Circle a landmark, restaurant, or hidden gem to learn more before you add it to your must-visit list.

Translate text, identify plans and animals, learn about artwork or settle “What is that?” moments in seconds – all without leaving the page or app you’re on.  

Wondering who that actor is, what song is playing, or where a scene was filmed? Get answers instantly with Circle to Search and stay in the moment, instead of opening tab after tab.

Circle to Search is one of those clever features that’s useful every day. It saves time, keeps you in the flow, and makes it easier to explore the things that interest you.

Whether you’re shopping, travelling, learning something new, or satisfying your curiosity – it’s a quick way to get the information you’re looking for without interrupting what you’re doing.

Sometimes, saying yes starts with a simple question. The next time something catches your eye, don’t scroll past. Circle it. You never know where it might lead.