Google Chrome Is Getting Circle To Search, Feature Spotted In Beta Version Of Web Browser

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 30 Jul 2024

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Google’s Circle to Search has been quite a hit among Android users. The visual lookup feature lets users gather more information about the content on the screen by simply circling the subject. Now, Google is releasing the feature for Chrome and Chromebook users.

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How Will Drag to Search Work On Chrome

To use Circle to Search, officially called “Drag to Search,” users can tap the new Google Lens icon that appears in the address bar. The web browser will then prompt them to “select anything to search with Google Lens.” With the cursor, users will be able to adjust the selection. Once adjusted, double-taping the cursor will show the results in a manner similar to Circle to Search.

However, instead of showing in the center, the results will appear to the right of the user interface in the Google Lens side panel. According to a report by 9To5Google, the feature is live in ChromeOS 127 beta and Chrome 128 beta. Further, the report states that the feature appears in Chrome 128 beta’s “What’s New in Chrome” section, implying that it could be released for all users soon.

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Windows And Mac Owners Can Use Search With Google Lens

For Windows/Mac users, there’s a new option in there-dot menu that allows them to “Search with Google Lens.” To use, users should hit the three-dot menu, select the option, and select something on the screen by dragging the cursor. The feature will then show results similar to those from the internet, which will help gain more information.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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