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Google introduces ‘Circle to Search, a new way to search from anywhere on Android using gestures

Alongside Samsung's launch event today, Google announced a new way to search on Android phones dubbed "Circle to Search." The feature will allow users to

For example, if you’re watching a food video featuring a Korean corn dog, you could ask “Why are these so popular?” after circling the item. The search results users will see will differ based on their query and the Google Labs products they opt into. The web has been taken over by SEO-optimized pages and spam, making it more difficult to find answers via search.

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