Samsung has revealed that exclusive use of Google's Circle to Search feature, which originally launched on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, will be extended beyond Galaxy and Pixel devices from September this year. The disclosure was made in a press release celebrating the success of the Galaxy S24 series in the Netherlands.
Samsung highlighted that Circle to Search by Google is a signature feature of the Galaxy S24 series smartphones and claimed that this exclusivity will only last until September 2024. This means that Samsung and Google's devices will have a limited period of exclusivity, but it has also led to speculation that: Once the exclusivity period ends, the functionality may also be extended to his Android smartphones from other manufacturers.
In its first feature drop of 2024, Google introduced the Circle to Search feature on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. There has been no official statement regarding availability on other Android devices, but industry observers expect a broader rollout by the end of this year. The feature is expected to be gradually extended to older Pixel devices and some smartphones from Samsung's S and Z series before being made available to devices from other brands as well.
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For those unfamiliar with the Circle to Search feature, users can perform quick searches in Google Lens using circle, highlight, or tap gestures on items and objects visible on the screen. It can be executed. To enable this feature, users can press and hold the home button (for button navigation) or swipe in from the bottom corner (for gesture navigation).
Meanwhile, during the company's recent quarterly earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook provided insight into the company's future developments. Cook hinted at upcoming generative AI software capabilities, saying these innovations are currently underway and will be available to consumers “later this year.” According to a report by The Verge, Cook emphasized Apple's commitment to investing in cutting-edge technologies that will play a vital role in shaping the future. Specifically, he emphasized that the company is working heavily on artificial intelligence and expressed enthusiasm for announcing details of its ongoing efforts in this area later this year.
Cook declined to provide detailed details about Apple's AI efforts, but said the company has plans for its user base and is eagerly looking forward to the imminent launch of these developments. I made this clear to those involved.
