Overview
- The change is rolling out in Google app version 16.47.49 across Android devices beyond the initial Samsung foldables.
- Previously, follow-up queries from Circle to Search triggered regular Google Search or image results rather than AI answers.
- The interface now shows an “Ask Anything” bar at the bottom that accepts questions about selected images or on-screen text.
- Responses are handled by AI Mode, which reports suggest is powered by Google’s Gemini model.
- Google highlights student-focused capabilities in AI Mode, such as help with math and science problems and research prompts.