What can I do with Circle to Search? Circle to Search lets you instantly look up anything on your Android screen without leaving your current app. By circling, tapping, highlighting, or scribbling, you can identify objects, translate text, shop for products, copy information, or even recognize music. It works across images, videos, and text, and supports follow-up questions so you can learn even more about what you're seeing. Also: 14 secret phone codes that unlock hidden featuresGoogle also recently updated Circle to Search to do even more. It can now identify multiple items in an image at once, making it easier to break down outfits or room designs. It still shows detailed explanations, but now returns results for several objects at the same time, which is useful for research and shopping. It also added a virtual try-on for clothing. Which Android phones support Circle to Search? Circle to Search is available on newer Pixel phones, starting with the Pixel 6, and Samsung Galaxy devices from the S21 series and newer, including foldables and select tablets. It also comes on the latest Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 models. Also: I turned on Pixel notification summaries, and it was less chaoticAn Android support page from last year lists newer Nothing Phones as well, including the 2, 2a, 2a Plus, 3a, and 3a Pro. 9to5Google claimed in 2024 that Circle to Search is expanding to devices from Xiaomi, Honor, and Motorola, but as of March 2026, Google has not yet published an updated official list confirming that support. I've contacted the company to get a full list and will report back. Is Circle to Search the same as Google Lens? Not exactly. They're related but separate features. Also: Slow Android phone? My 4-step routine can speed it up fastCircle to Search uses Google's visual search tech, including Lens, but it runs directly on your Android screen rather than through a separate app. Google Lens is its own tool and is available in the Google app, Chrome app, and Google Photos. In those apps, tap the camera icon in the search bar to scan objects, translate text, solve problems, or shop. You can take a photo or upload one. Does Circle to Search work in every app? Google's apps and most popular apps support it. I find it works almost everywhere, although TikTok doesn't seem to support it.