Google Introduces Circle to Search on iPhones via Innovative Shortcuts

Despite limitations, the new workaround brings Android's popular visual search feature to iOS devices using Google Lens and system shortcuts.

Google's Circle to Search, initially exclusive to Android, is now accessible on iPhones through a series of user-created shortcuts.
The feature uses Google Lens to analyze screenshots taken via the Action Button or Back Tap gestures on iPhones.
Users can activate the feature without native integration, highlighting Google's adaptation to iOS constraints.
The workaround emphasizes Google's ongoing efforts to enhance cross-platform functionality of its search tools.
Future updates may include more seamless integration as Google continues to innovate on iOS and Android platforms.