Google has just announced that it is expanding tool for , as part of an update to various core services. Circle to Search, as the name suggests, already allows some Android users to explore stuff around the facility.
The upcoming language translation component won’t even require a drawn circle. Google says that people will have to long press the home button or navigation bar and look for the translate icon. He will do the rest. The company demonstrated technology that quickly translates the entire menu with one long press. Google Translate can already do this a little differently, but this update means users won’t have to exit one app and log into another to check something.
The translation tool is rolling out “in the coming weeks.” . That list currently includes Pixel 7 devices, Pixel 8 devices, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, though Google says it’s coming to more phones and tablets this week, including some foldable ones.
Google Maps , with a focus on artificial intelligence. When you select a location on the map, such as a restaurant, the AI will display unique points of interest and a summary describing “what people love” about the business. The AI will also analyze photos of food and determine what the food is called and whether it is vegetarian or vegan, in addition to its cost. The company hopes that this will make it easier to book reservations and travel.
On the non-AI side of things, Maps is getting an updated listings feature in select cities in the US and Canada. It will aggregate must-visit lists from community members and local publishers. There will be tools to customize these lists as you wish.
These will be joined by lists generated by Google and its algorithm, including a weekly trending list to discover the “latest hot spots” and something called Gems, which highlights under-the-radar spots. All of these Maps updates are coming to both Android and iOS devices later this month.
