Google’s ‘Circle to Search’ can now search music for you, new Android features announced

Updated on 04-Sep-2024
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The tech giant has rolled out a fresh batch of Android features.

Updates include music recognition for Circle to Search.

You can now listen to pages in Chrome

Google always tries to enhance user experience with innovative Android features, and the tech giant’s latest announcement is no exception. The tech giant has rolled out a fresh batch of Android features, including an update to its ‘Circle to Search’ feature, which now allows users to search for music effortlessly. Alongside this, Google has introduced several other features aimed at making Android even more intuitive and user-friendly.

Here’s a closer look at what’s new.

Effortlessly find the songs you hear without leaving your app. Whether it’s a track playing on social media or music from nearby speakers, simply long press the Home button or navigation bar to activate Circle to Search. Tap the music button to instantly identify the song, artist, and even open a YouTube video for more details.

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Audio descriptions of images powered by Gemini

TalkBack, Android’s screen reader designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision, will now make digital images even more accessible with detailed audio descriptions powered by Gemini models on supported devices. Whether you’re viewing product images online, photos in your camera roll, pictures in text messages, or social media posts, Android’s screen reader leverages Google AI to vividly describe the images, making them more accessible and bringing them to life.

Listen to web pages in Chrome

For those who prefer listening over reading, you can now listen to pages in Chrome — from blog posts to recipes to the latest news articles. It’s worth noting that you can even choose your preferred listening speed, type of voice and language.

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Offline maps on Wear OS watches

Navigate without cell service using offline maps on your Wear OS smartwatch. By downloading a map to your phone, you can access it directly through Google Maps on your watch, allowing you to find your way even if you don’t have your phone with you. Plus, with two new Google Maps shortcuts, you can easily search for destinations using voice commands when you’re back online or view your location with a simple tap on your watch face.

Ayushi Jain

Tech news writer by day, BGMI player by night. Combining my passion for tech and gaming to bring you the latest in both worlds.

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