Google’s Circle to Search is getting a new feature that will allow you to continuously translate text while scrolling through social media posts or even when switching to different apps.
Announced on Thursday, the feature will start its rollout this week to select Samsung Galaxy devices, but will more than likely expand to more devices, with the Pixel 10 lineup a natural next stop.
While you could already translate text with Circle to Search, the new update will make the experience more seamless. Previously, if you had multiple items that you wanted to translate that were either in different apps or required scrolling to get to, you’d need to redo the same translation process for each one of them. The latest update rids you of having to do those extra steps.
The updates to Circle to Search make continuous translation faster and less finicky.
Google’s AI-powered Circle to Search launched in early 2024 on the Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 smartphones and felt like an easier-to-use Google Lens. It’s handy for shopping when you find something you want more information about while watching a video or scrolling through social media.
It’s essentially another way to perform a Google search without leaving the app you’re currently using. Circle to Search has received new features and expanded to more devices since it debuted.
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How to translate and scroll with Circle to Search
When it rolls out, using the new feature is easy and requires only an extra tap. Here’s how:
- Activate Circle to Search by holding down the gesture bar or home button on your phone.
- Tap the Translate icon.
- Tap Scroll and translate.
That’s it. Once you tap into the continuous translation mode, you’ll be able to get to the information you want faster.
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