Circle to Search: Simplify Your Search Experience with Pixel

See it. Circle it. Find out.

Get the information you need – no switching apps required – with Circle to Search, an AI-powered feature on Pixel.

An image of a red bag, circled, to showcase the feature Circle to Search.
An image of a red bag, circled, to showcase the feature Circle to Search.
Remember the first time you searched with Google?
Remember that feeling of power and possibility, as if the entire world seemed so close?

Now, imagine using that same

Google magic
to instantly do an image search to help you shop, find travel inspiration, or answer questions that pop into your head while you’re watching a video – without ever having to switch apps. With Circle to Search, you can. It’s an
AI-powered feature
that works on Pixel, designed to give search more instant gratification. 

Just hold the home button or navigation bar on your Pixel. When the Google search bar appears, use a finger to circle, tap, scribble, or highlight whatever’s piqued your interest. Ta da! The search pops up in the lower half of the screen. 

Here are four things you can do with Circle to Search, all powered by the magic of

AI
.

1. Find the look and try it on – only on Pixel 10 Series phones

Say you’re scrolling through social media and see an outfit you love. Instead of searching for the shirt, then the pants, then the shoes separately, you can simply circle the full outfit. Circle to Search breaks down the image to find the individual pieces for you in just one search.

Once you find a piece of clothing you like, you don’t have to guess how it looks on. Tap the “Try It On” button on the shoppable product image. You can upload a photo of yourself, or select a model, to quickly see if the vibe matches your style.2,3

2. Ask for more information
Want to find out if the skincare products your favorite expert recommended are right for you? Just circle all the products on screen and ask, “which of these work well for sensitive skin?” Google will identify all the items you selected, give you more information about each one, and highlight which ones may be better suited for your needs.
Or maybe you’re watching a movie set in Buenos Aires and want to learn more about a landmark that appears in it. Launch Circle to Search and circle the photo of the building to quickly find out it’s the Casa Rosada.
If you’re still curious, you can ask follow-up questions and chat with Gemini right in Search. It’s like having a knowledgeable friend explaining exactly what you need to know about anything you see.
3. Define words and translate phrases

Sometimes what you’re searching for is a word on the page, not an image in your feed. Say you want to know what the word “gambol” means. Just highlight what you’re reading and

Google AI
will give you a quick definition. And, without having to leave the page, you’ll immediately learn that gambol means to skip about, as in dancing. 

Another useful feature: translating foreign languages. If you want to chat with your cousin in Spain or translate a menu at a restaurant online, Circle to Search can help, no matter where the text appears – in a PDF, video, website, or chat. Just choose “scroll and translate” when you Circle to Search, and the text will continue to translate without interruption, even across apps. It works across more than 100 languages.

A simple way to search that feels like magic

Find what you’re looking for – no switching apps required – with Circle to Search on Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL.

A simple way to search that feels like magic

Find what you’re looking for – no switching apps required – with Circle to Search on Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL.
Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL
Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL
4. Compare options and get help with tricky tasks
Whether you’re travelling or planning a night out, Circle to Search lets you easily research different options for restaurants or movies. If you’re texting with friends and get their recommendations, there’s no need to toggle back and forth between your text thread and your Google search bar. By touching and holding the navigation bar, you can sift through different options on the lower half of the screen – without flipping back and forth between apps.

This novel way to search can also help with tricky tasks. Having trouble with your maths or physics homework? Trying to repair your dishwasher? Wondering how to use Circle to Search to get help with a clue for a crossword puzzle? All you need to do is circle, tap, scribble, or highlight the word on your screen.

Google AI
can then give you hints or step-by-step instructions that provide you with a deeper understanding, not just the answer. 

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