Circle to Search Adds App Drawer Feature

App Specific Question
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Circle to Search introduces a new app drawer feature, enhancing its functionality.

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Looks great! I can’t wait to use Circle to Search for everything.

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Wylie said:
Looks great! I can’t wait to use Circle to Search for everything.

I hope they merge this with the Gemini/Google Assistant menu. It’d be great to choose between Google search and Gemini for tasks like screenshots or summarizing.

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You can use this app to enable it on most phones:

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Blayne said:
You can use this app to enable it on most phones:
GitHub - parallelcc/MiCTS: Trigger Circle to Search on any Android 9–15 device

Does it work without lsposed or root?

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@Ridge
Thanks! I’ll try lspatched. Edit: It works great with custom navigation gestures through Good Lock.

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Customization is a must. The default buttons don’t align with my needs, like translation. The Google Lens button feels redundant, and losing search results when switching out is frustrating.

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New Samsung symmetrical bezels are stunning.

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Still locked to select devices.

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Reese said:
Still locked to select devices.

Try this:

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The extra taps for translation are annoying. A customizable shortcut drawer button would solve this issue.

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Clove said:
The extra taps for translation are annoying. A customizable shortcut drawer button would solve this issue.

The current version uses a most-recently-used system for replacing the music search button, but it’s not fully customizable.

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Does this allow for specific searches, like identifying items in photos for more details?

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The circle-to-square transition during input feels inconsistent and could use better feedback.

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Ty said:
Bring back the old ‘What’s On My Screen’ functionality—it was far superior.

It’ll probably return with reduced functionality and some new features. Classic Google.

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If this could work as a taskbar on foldables, it’d be amazing for multitasking.

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Gestures make it impossible to return to a closed app with Circle to Search and Samsung Pay conflicting.

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Cass said:
Gestures make it impossible to return to a closed app with Circle to Search and Samsung Pay conflicting.

Gentler gestures work fine for me. A light tap on the bottom area triggers Circle to Search.

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@Sloane
It’s only problematic on the home screen, not in apps.

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Cass said:
@Sloane
It’s only problematic on the home screen, not in apps.

Light presses activate Circle to Search; the app overview needs a pull-up-and-hold gesture.