Android 15 Update With Circle To Search Comes To THESE Nothing Smartphones

Circle to Search enables users to perform visual web searches directly from their phone screens using simple gestures like circling or scribbling.

Following the launch of its Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 earlier this month, British tech company Nothing has revealed that select smartphones in its lineup now support Google's gesture-powered Circle to Search feature. In a recent update on the Nothing Community blog, the company confirmed that the Circle to Search functionality is available on the Nothing Phone 2, Phone 2a, and Phone 2a Plus with the latest OS update. According to Nothing, these devices underwent additional testing to ensure compatibility with the feature.

Initially introduced on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and select Google Pixel devices, Circle to Search enables users to perform visual web searches directly from their phone screens using simple gestures like circling or scribbling. To activate the feature, users can long-press the home.

Nothing OS 3.0 Update: New Additions

• Camera Updates: The camera experience has been refined with quicker access through widgets, faster HDR processing, and enhanced portrait effects that dynamically adjust blur based on the subject's size. Additionally, low-light photography has been improved, and the zoom slider now features a more user-friendly design.


• Shared Widgets: This functionality enables users to engage with widgets from someone else's device right on their own home screen, complete with reaction support. At present, it is limited to Nothing devices and works with square-shaped Photo Widgets. Future updates are expected to expand compatibility to additional widget formats.


• Native Gallery App: A redesigned gallery app has been launched, offering enhanced search and editing capabilities. It includes features like filters, markup tools, and smart suggestions, simplifying photo organization and editing tasks.


• Lock Screen Enhancements: Lock screen customization has been upgraded, allowing access through a long press. Users can now personalize their lock screens with fresh clock designs and an expanded widget area, enabling faster access to key information.


• Productivity Widgets: New widgets such as the Countdown Widget are now available to boost productivity. This particular widget can be accessed via the Nothing Widgets app on Google Play later this month.


• Smart Drawer: This AI-powered smart drawer organises apps into categories automatically. However, users can pin their favourite apps at the top for easy access.


• Quick Settings: Quick Settings menu has been redesigned with updated visuals and a more intuitive layout. Enhancements to the Network & Internet and Bluetooth sections is a part of this.


• Improved Pop-up View: A pop-up. view makes multitasking smoother by allowing resizing and pinning to the screen edge. You can view the notifications by swiping down in the pop-up, without leaving the current app. You can activate this through Settings > System > Pop-up View.