Google is expanding Circle to Search with a set of upgrades tied to Gemini 3, introducing multi-search capabilities and a redesigned bottom chat interface on the Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 series. The company says the feature is now available on more than 580 million Android devices, underscoring how quickly Circle to Search has become a core part of its on-device search strategy.
The most notable change is support for multi-object visual search. Previously, Circle to Search largely focused on identifying a single highlighted item. With the Gemini 3 upgrade, users can now circle multiple objects in an image and ask broader questions about them. For example, someone reading a travel blog could circle several fish in a photo and ask what species they are and how they coexist. The system identifies each item individually, provides contextual explanations, and surfaces links for further reading.
This multi-search approach also extends to shopping. If a user sees a room setup or outfit on social media, they can circle multiple elements at once — clothing, accessories, decor items — and receive separate results for each. Google has added a “Find the look” shortcut above a newly positioned “Ask anything” field, streamlining product discovery. The company is also integrating virtual try-on into Circle to Search, further aligning the tool with commerce use cases.
The interface itself has shifted. The text field that previously appeared at the top of the screen now sits at the bottom, creating a layout that resembles a chat window. The redesign brings Circle to Search closer to Google’s broader AI Mode experience, framing search less as a one-off query and more as an interactive exchange.
Under the hood, the update relies on Gemini 3’s agentic planning and reasoning capabilities. Rather than matching a single object to a single result, the system analyzes what it considers the most relevant parts of an image, crops them automatically, runs multiple searches simultaneously, and compiles a structured response. Google describes this as a multi-step process that cross-references information from across the web before delivering a consolidated answer.
The commercial implications are clear. By surfacing more visual results from a single search, Google creates additional entry points for merchants and brands. Multi-object recognition increases the likelihood that products within images — even background elements — become searchable inventory.
For users, the practical impact will depend on accuracy and speed. Multi-search can reduce friction when identifying complex scenes, but it also raises expectations for precision. As Circle to Search evolves from a novelty into a deeper AI-assisted discovery tool, its success will hinge on how reliably it handles real-world images and nuanced queries.
The Gemini 3-powered Circle to Search features are rolling out now to the Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, with broader expansion likely to follow.
