Pixel Tablet users can finally search with Circle on Android 14

What you need to know.
Circle to Search is now available on Pixel tablets running Android 14, allowing users to circle items on the screen to instantly search the web.
Following its release alongside the Galaxy S24 series launch in January, Circle to Search has been gradually introduced to Pixel smartphones.
Currently, the feature doesn’t work in split-screen mode, but it’s expected to be supported in a future update.

During the re-release of the Pixel tablets a few days ago, Google confirmed that Circle to Search would be added in late 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 offers more control over on-screen information with unrivalled ease. Simply press and hold the bottom navigation bar, circle what you’re curious about, and instant web search results are instantly displayed.

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

In the meantime, Circle to Search is not available for iPhone users. However, Google is offering a similar solution for Apple fans that essentially replicates the feature.

Users of the latest iPhone models can now set up shortcuts for the action buttons to take a screenshot of the current screen and open it for analysis in the Google Lens app. While it’s not exactly the same process as Circle to Search, it effectively achieves the same results.

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