Pixel 8 (Pro) will get a new search gesture in January 2024

Google plans to launch its new search function in the first month of the year.

A few days ago, Google announced a completely new search function for Android, which will initially be launched exclusively on new Samsung smartphones. However, Google has already made it clear that it won’t stay that way for long. Now there’s more information and a first look at the new feature on a Pixel 8 phone.

Of course, Mishal Rahman has already been able to activate and use the new function on a Google phone; The following video contains a demonstration. The navigation bar is held down to start a Google search. The search bar opens, but new gestures can also be used at the same time.

Here’s a demo of the new Circle to Search feature @madebygoogle Pixel 8 Pro! This gesture lets you tap, scribble, or draw a circle around text or images on the screen and search Google.

The feature will roll out to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro starting January 31. pic.twitter.com/Lf6bVabJaG

— Mishal Rahman (@MishalRahman) January 22, 2024

Google will modify the settings accordingly and introduce new options. According to our colleague, all these will be available on our Pixel 8 device on January 31, 2024. I think, after all, an update to the Google app will be required, which will then be distributed.