Pixel Tablet users can finally use Circle to Search on Android 14

What do you want to know

• Circle to Search is now available on the Pixel tablet running Android 14, allowing users to circle items on their screens to instantly search the web.
• Following its announcement in January alongside the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, Circle to Search has been gradually introduced to Pixel smartphones.
• Currently the feature does not work in split-screen mode, but support is expected in a future update.

Circle to Search is now rolling out to the Pixel tablet with Android 14, meaning you can circle items on your screen to instantly search the web.

It was inevitable that Google would bring Circle to Search to its Android tablet after hints of its upcoming release. In January, during the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, Google announced plans to expand Circle to Search to its Pixel devices. Since then, it has gradually made its way to Pixel smartphones.

9to5Google reports that all Pixel Tablet users now have access to this handy feature. Previously, it was only available to Android 15 beta users.

During the Pixel tablet relaunch a few days ago, Google confirmed that Circle to Search would be added at the end of May, so this latest update isn’t too surprising.

Google has introduced many features over the years, but Circle to Search has really caught everyone’s attention. It provides more control over on-screen information with unparalleled ease. Simply tap and hold the bottom navigation bar, circle what interests you, and Instant Web Search results will appear instantly.

For now, the Circle to Search feature only works when you’re not using split screen. However, split-screen support should be available in a future update, as it has already been beta tested.

Meanwhile, Circle to Search is not available for iPhone users. However, Google offers Apple fans a similar solution that essentially replicates the function.

Users of the latest iPhone models can now set up an action button shortcut to take a screenshot of their current screen and open it in the Google Lens app for analysis. Although it is not the exact same process as Circle to Search, it achieves the same result.

It’s common to see something on our phone screens that piques our interest, and Google is always looking to streamline the way we get information. That’s where Circle to Search comes in, offering a new way to search for information on mobile devices.