The icon can't be turned off either, although it won't appear on the screen if no apps or tools have access to the camera and microphone. Read the original article on SlashGear . Android status ...

G oogle has been quietly revamping the Gemini experience with some pretty handy improvements. One of the big ones in the ...

The results that pop up on-screen are very reminiscent of what you get with Google Lens — in fact, as far as I can tell, Circle to Search is just a quicker way of getting at the visual search ...

Google is reportedly testing a "Circle to Search"-like feature within the Gemini Live screen-sharing mode, indicated by a floating pencil icon in a beta build that allows users to circle elements ...

Google is rolling out Gemini to Wear OS watches. The announcement is part of Google’s plans to replace Google Assistant with ...

Android phones are incredibly high-tech, with a number of symbols and icons displaying performance-related settings for battery use, Wi-Fi, and more.

Step 4: Select the toggle for Circle to Search and make sure it’s in the ON position. If you have a Google Pixel 8 or Google Pixel 9 series phone, Circle to Search should be enabled by default.

App icon appearances outside these contexts, such as the recents screen and Settings app, remain unchanged. Google is currently offering 6 different icon shapes, including the default circle.

We’re seeing this new whole screen Circle to Search behavior today with the beta version of the Google app (16.18). When this first rolls out to your device, ...