News & Reviews:   Circle to Search

Generative AI is becoming faster, more realistic and easier to use for creating images and videos. While some people can still easily identify these images and videos, many people can't. Without further ado, here's how to detect AI-generated images with Circle-to-Search and Google Gemini.

In a continuous effort to combat online scams, Google has just rolled out a new functionality: Circle to Search and Google Lens can now help you detect scam messages and suspicious texts. Instead of just searching for definitions or images, these tools will analyse messages — like SMS, chat app texts, or social-media DMs — to determine if they might be scams.

Previously, we mentioned how the Visual Intelligence was rumoured to arrive this year. At WWDC this morning, Visual Intelligence was launched with features similar to Circle to Search. So, what should you know about it?

Google updated Circle to Search this morning with new features that will be available to the Galaxy S25 series first. It can now automatically identify phone numbers, website URLs, and email addresses that are displayed on the screen when in use, without having to manually select them as it does now. This can also be done on static images on the device. So, what should you know about it?

First introduced in 2023, Circle to Search is a feature that lets you circle an image on your phone to initiate a Google search. Previously, it was exclusive to Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices. But soon, that will no longer be the case.

Heard a new song or tune on the streets but can't identify it? Previously, most people would use Shazam and call it a day. But if you want an alternative, Google has released its own Shazam-like feature.

What updates will Gemini AI get in Google I/O 2024? Here's a quick recap of what Google has announced so far, followed by what we could expect.

The release of Galaxy AI brought features many consider useful. But if you were to ask us which is the best, it would be Circle to Search. Although it may feel like just another search feature, its convenience can't be underestimated. Now, it's even coming to Google Chrome.

If you haven't been living under a rock, you must have heard of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and Samsung's new Galaxy AI by now. Today, we want to look at a favourite of ours - Circle to Search. It's a very handy feature Google developed to enhance the search experience. But how do you use it, and what apps can it work with? Read on to find out.

In 2024, companies are adding generative AI to devices like smartphones. But how many of these features will appear on other devices, and what else can we expect? With that in mind, we decided to write up a list of AI-powered features that could be on your phone someday.