- Google has updated Circle to Search with a longer and more prominent vibration pattern.
- Users find the new vibration pattern annoying and disruptive; a few even want to disable it.
Circle to Search is one of the most useful additions to Android flagships in recent years. It lets you initiate searches for anything visible on your phone screen and more, making it so easy and intuitive that the habit of searching almost becomes second nature. Many users have acquired muscle memory for the feature, and they seem to be unhappy with one of the recent changes to Circle to Search.
9to5Google reports that Google has updated Circle to Search with a longer, more prominent vibration pattern. This change is noticeable with v16.4.36 on Pixel devices. Upong long-pressing on the navigation pill to trigger Circle to Search, you can notice a longer and more forceful vibration, which should very clearly indicate that you’re activating Circle to Search.