JAKARTA - Google is reportedly reconsidering the presence of the popular Circle to Search feature on Android. The new feature of AI Gemini assistant named Tell Me About This is said to be replacing the feature in the near future.
Circle to Search was one of the best innovations Google has ever introduced for Android. This feature allows users to search only by circleping certain areas on the screen, making it very practical to use in their daily activities. However, changes appear to be coming soon.
According to a recent report, Google is developing Tell Me About This as part of a wider integration with Gemini, their AI-based assistant. While there has been no official announcement, this feature is already visible in the latest beta version of the Google app.
Its function is almost identical to Circle to Search. It allows users to choose the area on the screen to seek information but uses an approach that is more integrated with the Gemini ecosystem.
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Previously, this feature appeared in beta with the ability to explain content on screen, although it doesn't have special buttons like Circle to Search yet. However, in the latest version, Google has added a dedicated trigger to enable Tell Me About This, strengthening speculation that this will be an official replacement.
Although the functionality is similar, this replacement raises questions about how Google will implement it into the Android operating system as a whole. Will users lose a typical interactive way from Circle to Search, or instead get richer experiences through Gemini integration?
Until now there is no certainty when this change will happen, but if it is true that Google will stop Circle to Search, it could be a big change that affects the way millions of Android users interact with their devices. Fans of the old feature may have to start preparing to welcome the new face of contextual searches on Android.
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