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Google Lens may soon become a true "Search Circle" alternative (APK Teardown)

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Quick guide

Google plans to increase its user base from 100 million to 200 million by integrating the Circle to Search feature into Google Lens, which is expected to be achieved by the end of 2024. Originally introduced in the Galaxy S24 series, this feature provides users with a convenient way to quickly search for content on their phone's screen. Google has gradually expanded access to Pixel devices and set clear goals for user growth. While the specifics have yet to be confirmed, based on APK teardown and beta analysis, Google Lens could become a Circle-to-Search alternative that improves the user experience. In the future, it's expected to see more innovative search features within Google Lens, such as "Omnient" and "Lensient", continue to improve.

Google Lens may soon become a true "Search Circle" alternative (APK Teardown)

Google's plan to expand the scope of searches

Google aims to increase the Circle-to-Search user base from 100 million to 200 million by leveraging Google Lens, which could be achieved by the end of 2024. Integrate Circle-to-Search similar features into Google Lens, allowing users to initiate searches directly from any screen. Currently, this feature is limited to devices with a three-button navigation bar, although this limitation may change with future updates.

Google Lens may soon become a true "Search Circle" alternative (APK Teardown)

Circle到Search与谷歌镜头的整合

Originally a highlight feature of the Galaxy S24 series, Circle to Search offers a quick and convenient way to search for content on your phone's screen. Google has gradually expanded access to Pixel devices and has clearly set a clear goal of reaching 200 million users by 2024. Although there is no clear confirmation, there is speculation that Google Lens may play a key role in achieving this by rolling out Circle to Search to a wider range of devices, including potential testing under the Lens brand on iOS and Chrome desktops.

Google Lens may soon become a true "Search Circle" alternative (APK Teardown)

Future developments and speculations

Through an analysis of the APK teardown and beta version of the Google app, clues have emerged about the upcoming feature of Google Lens as a Circle to Search alternative. Users have managed to activate various hidden features in Google Lens, such as the on-screen search feature by long-pressing the home button. Although there are some limitations, such as the current focus on the three-button navigation bar, there are expectations for further enhancements and potential toggles to improve the user experience. The continued evolution of Circle-to-Search features within Google Lens, with internal codenames like "Omnient" and "Lensient", is indicative of the continued improvement of this innovative search feature.

Google Lens may soon become a true "Search Circle" alternative (APK Teardown)