Circle to Search gains PDF and URL support

Google, Circle to Search It makes its experience more comprehensive under the name “Ask about screen”. Android Authority’s Google app v17.18.24 beta The innovation detected in the version is that you can now view not only the image on the screen, but also URLs, page content and PDF documents also includes it in the search. So web pages in Chrome and PDF files in Files by Google, Google Search AI Mode It can produce more contextual answers.

Circle to Search allows you to start a search via text, image or video on the screen without switching applications on Android. The available “Search using your whole screen” option creates suggestions and search results by adding the screenshot to the Google Search AI Mode side. Google’s official narrative also positions this feature as a practical way to quickly search with content on the screen.

In the new beta version, the search box shows the text “Ask about screen”. However, the statement “Search with more context” is included in the description field and it states that the system automatically sends the appropriate context to Google. This context; URLpage content and PDF documents It includes data other than the screenshot, such as.

Android Authority reports that it triggered the feature in Google Chrome and Files by Google. In these examples, AI Mode prepares a response by considering the broader context of the page or PDF file, not just the portion visible on the screen. In contrast, the Gemini overlay offers a similar reading experience in Chrome and Files apps and can provide additional controls such as model selection.

Google AI Mode adds more content to search

The advantage of Circle to Search is evident in the shortcut that quickly launches the search. Holding down the power button or using the navigation bar makes it easier to search without leaving the content on the screen. Therefore, the name “Ask about screen” describes a search experience that does not just look at the image, but also understands the page or document it is on.

Beta distribution is currently progressing gradually. If Google is satisfied with the test results, the change may be released to the stable version in the coming days or weeks. When the stable version arrives Circle to SearchIt will become a more useful search shortcut for Android users with PDF reading, web page context and AI Mode responses.