Tech Desk 
Jul 30, 2024
Introducing a new feature is not a big deal for a tech company, but overseeing its maintenance and wider accessibility could be a harder nut to crack.
Google seems to be cracking that rigid nut, as it's expanding its Circle to Search beyond Android smartphones. With this expansion, Circle to Search will be integrated into Google Lens on Google Chrome's desktop version.
At the moment, the feature is available on the beta versions of ChromeOS 127 and Chrome 128 for Windows and macOS.
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As reported by Android Central. the feature allows users to search by simply circling any of the screen contents.
When rolled out initially only the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 phones exploited it, but over time, the Circle to Search has made its way into more Android phones.
By wider expansion on Android devices, we don't mean all the smartphone brands, but only select models of Samsung and the Google Pixel Tablet.
How to use Circle to Search on Google Chrome
As per the leak in question, Circle to Search on Chrom's web version is called "Drag to Search," which can be accessed by clicking the new Google Lens icon in the address bar.
For Windows and macOS users on Chrome, the feature is known as "Search with Google Lens" which can be enabled from the overflow menu of the browser.
