Samsung Brings Circle to Search Feature for Galaxy A and Tab S9 FE Series Models

Samsung has now expanded the Circle to Search Feature to more devices, which has garnered significant attention since its debut. Initially launched with the Galaxy S24 series in January, it has now been extended to the Galaxy A and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series devices. This expansion aims to provide more users access to this innovative tool.

Starting this month, Samsung will roll out the Circle to Search feature for its Galaxy A series models - Galaxy A55, A54, A35, and the Galaxy A34. In addition, both the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ will receive this feature.

Besides the newly added models, the Circle to Search feature is available for -

• Samsung Galaxy S24, S23, S22, S21 series
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, 4, 3 and Flip 5, 4, 3
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series
• Google Pixel 8, 7, 6 series, 6A, 7A
• Google Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet

Circle to Search Feature

The Circle to Search feature brings various gesture options, including circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping to trigger searches. The primary objective is to offer a more natural and convenient way for users to engage with Google Search without interrupting their ongoing activities, such as watching a video, browsing photos, or messaging friends. Click here to learn in detail about the Circle to Search Feature.

Last month, a report suggested Google Chrome is also getting a "Drag to Search," feature similar to the "Circle to Search" tool. This feature is now accessible on ChromeOS 127 and Chrome 128 beta versions for both Windows and macOS users. Users can circle any on-screen element to initiate a search. Accessing Drag to Search by selecting "Search with Google Lens" from Chrome's overflow menu.