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- A teardown of the Google app shows that Circle to Search won’t work if Google isn’t your default search engine.
- This is an obvious limitation but still disappointing if you’re using an alternative search engine.
Google recently brought Circle To Search functionality to the Galaxy S24 series and Pixel 8 range. The feature allows you to quickly conduct a web search by drawing a circle on a desired area of your phone’s screen. Now, an Android Authority teardown has revealed a significant Circle to Search limitation if Google isn’t your default search engine.
A teardown of version 15.6.38 of the Google app has revealed that Circle to Search won’t work if Google isn’t your default search engine or assistant app.