Nothing Phone Users Gain New Functionality with Google's Circle to Search Feature in Android 15 Update

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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. | Image credit — PhoneArena
Exciting news for Nothing Phone users: the innovative Circle to Search feature, powered by Google, is finally rolling out with the recent Android 15 update, also known as Nothing OS 3.0. This new functionality allows users to effortlessly search for items displayed on their screens simply by circling them with their finger. Before the feature was enabled, Nothing conducted additional testing to ensure a seamless user experience. The following models are currently eligible for the update:
  • Nothing Phone (2): Pong-V3.0-241207-0124
  • Nothing Phone (2a): Pacman-V3.0-241210-2057
  • Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: PacmanPro-V3.0-241126-1448 (Beta build)
Circle to Search is currently being rolled out for Nothing Phone (2), Nothing Phone (2a), and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. | Images credit — Nothing
Utilizing the Circle to Search feature is simple. Users can activate it by long-pressing the home button or navigation bar, depending on their navigation preference—whether that's the classic three-button setup or a gesture-based system. From there, simply circle the item on the screen you want to search for, or tap on the content or highlight text to initiate a search. What about users with other Nothing Phone models? The company has confirmed that they plan to introduce the Circle to Search feature to additional models as they receive updates to Nothing OS 3.0 in the coming months. They specifically noted the Japanese variant of the Phone (2a) while suggesting that even first-generation Nothing Phone users might see the feature as part of future updates. This addition is an exciting development for Nothing Phone owners, who can now enjoy a more interactive search experience. The anticipation around how the community will embrace this feature is high, and it's worth watching as it rolls out and is tested in real-world scenarios.
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