In addition to Circle to Search, Google is also upgrading its multisearch in Lens with AI. The upgrade will allow users to ask more nuanced questions about visual matches. For example, if a user sees a board game at a yard sale without the box, Google Lens can identify the game and provide information about how it can be played. The new features are part of Google's ongoing efforts to integrate AI into more of its products.
Key takeaways:
- Google is introducing a new feature that allows users to search for any text or object on their phone screens using AI, with the feature launching on the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S24 line of phones on Jan. 31.
- The feature, called Circle to Search, lets users circle any object to search for it, providing information about the object and its cultural relevance.
- Google's new feature aims to make searching easier by eliminating the need to switch between multiple apps.
- Google is also upgrading its multisearch in Lens with AI, allowing users to ask more nuanced questions about visual matches.