The AI-powered ‘Circle to Search' feature, which debuted on the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8, is anticipated to receive significant enhancements soon.
A prominent leaker, @AssembleDebug, revealed through PiunikaWeb that hidden code within the Circle to Search function suggests forthcoming enhancements. These include capabilities for capturing parts of the screen and sharing them directly with others. At present, users can select screen areas by tapping, circling, or scribbling, which then allows them to adjust the selected area for searches involving images or text.
🔥 Circle to Search on Pixel will soon let you copy and share selected areas as images
— AssembleDebug (@AssembleDebug) April 20, 2024
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New functionalities are on the horizon
The potential updates are particularly exciting as they are expected to introduce ‘Copy image' and ‘Share image' options. These features would automatically appear when content is selected, providing a streamlined method for capturing and sharing screen content and complementing the existing screenshot features on Android devices.
Although no release date has been confirmed and there remains a possibility that plans could change, the leak indicates that these enhancements could be introduced soon. The source has demonstrated the new features functioning with visual improvements, such as blue handles on the selection margins, replacing the traditional white brackets.
Expanding AI features across devices
‘Circle to Search' and other AI functionalities are gradually being introduced to older Pixel and Galaxy models following their initial launch on the latest flagship devices. It remains unclear what specific hardware performance is necessary to run these features smoothly.
As we look forward to the next year, with the anticipated launches of the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25, an expansion of AI capabilities is expected. These are likely to operate locally on the devices, taking advantage of the increased power of the newer hardware.
As AI technology continues to advance, the integration of such features into everyday devices promises to make technological interactions more intuitive and user-friendly.
