Google rebrands screen search feature and adds URL and PDF context
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Updated · Android Authority · May 4
Google rebrands screen search feature and adds URL and PDF context
2 articles · Updated · Android Authority · May 4
In Google app beta v17.18.24, the Circle to Search option now appears as “Ask about screen” and is rolling out to beta users before a wider stable release.
Google says the feature can automatically send available URL, page and PDF information alongside screenshots to improve AI Mode responses beyond what is visible on screen.
Android Authority said it worked in Google Chrome and Files by Google, potentially expanding Circle to Search’s usefulness for free users seeking quicker, more contextual answers.
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