Android users are already wizards with Google’s Circle to Search, conjuring answers simply by circling anything on their screens. iPhone users, feeling left out of the magic? Fear not! The power to search with a circle is now yours to wield on iOS too.
Unlock Android’s Hidden Power: Circle to Search Hacks You Need to Try!
1. Use the Google or Chrome Apps for the Closest Circle to Search Experience
Unleash the power of Circle to Search on your Android! This intuitive tool, baked right into your phone’s core, is waiting to be activated. Dive into your device settings and unlock a whole new way to interact with the world around you.
iPhones keep things simple. Forget digging through endless settings. The catch? You’ll need Google or Chrome. Head to the App Store, snag your browser of choice (or both!), and you’re set. We’re rolling with Chrome for this demo.
Craving a visual feast? Fire up Chrome and dive into a webpage brimming with images. Or, unleash your inner explorer and embark on an image search adventure!
Tap on the three dots in the lower right corner.
In the pop-up that appears, selectSearch screen with Google Lens.
Alternatively, summon the power of Lens! Simply tap the icon nestled within your address bar, be it at the summit or the base, depending on your digital kingdom’s design.
See that gentle nudge at the bottom of your screen? That’s your cue unleash your inner maestro and conduct your touch across the display to select your desired element.
Information about the element will appear below, with Gemini’s AI Overview showing first.
Unleash your inner explorer! Circle to Search isn’t just about identifying things; it’s a portal to discovery. Spot a vibrant Durian? Circle it, then seamlessly ask for the most mouthwatering recipes. Go beyond recognition, and dive into delicious possibilities.
Unleash the power of visual search on your phone! Spot an intriguing object in a mobile image? Tap the Lens icon – it’s your gateway to instant discovery. Even better, Safari users, the Google/Chrome app brings the Lens magic directly to your image searches.
Tip : here’s how to use Google Lens to scan QR codes on Android or iPhone.
2. Try the Shortcuts App for Automation
Tired of juggling Chrome or Google apps just to search what’s on your screen? There’s a smarter way! Keep the Chrome/Google app installed – the magic won’t work without it – and get ready for instant, on-screen search power.
Unleash the power of automation on your iPhone! Your gateway? The Shortcuts app. It’s likely already waiting for you, but if not, a quick trip to the App Store will unlock its potential.
Press the+button in the upper-right corner to create a new one.
Press on theSearch Actionsbar.
Search forTake Screenshot. Tap to add it.
Tap onSearch Actionsagain. Look forSearch image with Lensand add it.
Once you’ve added the two, tap on the tiny arrow icon at the top toRenameyour shortcut.
TapDoneto save.
Next up, open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate toAccessibility.
Go toTouch.
At the bottom, find theBack Tapoption.
SelectDouble Tap.
Scroll to theShortcutsection at the bottom and select the shortcut you’ve just created.
Ready to work some magic? Find an image online or in an app. Then, with a satisfying double-tap to the back of your phone, prepare to be amazed!
Instantly snip and search! When you take a screenshot, your phone intelligently opens it with Lens’s visual search. Simply drag your finger to highlight the exact detail you’re curious about and uncover a world of information.
Forget fumbling with screenshots. While not as intuitive as circling with your finger, this trick becomes indispensable when you’re venturing beyond the Googleverse. Think of it as your secret weapon for identifying anything, anywhere online, especially when Chrome’s magic wand isn’t available.
If you wish to take a regular screenshot, you can just use the regularPower+Volume Upcombination.
Google’s Circle to Search is cool, but iPhone users, don’t feel left out! Apple’s Visual Look Up offers similar magic for reverse image searches right on your iPad or iPhone. Give it a whirl and unlock a world of visual discovery.
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