Google Circle to Search is more powerful than ever. Recently, the feature gained a Share button that made sharing content much easier. And now, Google is working to roll out support for scanning barcodes and QR codes. That indeed is a big addition to Circle to Search.
The barcode and QR code scanner has been a long-expected feature. We first heard the rumors about it back in May. Later on, in June, it came to life as a demo. Now, an X post from Mishaal Rahman hints at the feature’s actual rollout.
Once that feature is turned on in your device, Google Circle to Search will automatically start detecting and scanning for a barcode or QR code. A new chip will appear atop any valid code you come across. The chip will smoothly take you to the relevant results.
This is rolling out broadly, so a lot of users will have this shortly. If you have a supported Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy device, you can try it today. Head into a webpage or open an image that includes a QR code and use the long-press home button.
It should be on by default without any extra action to circle the code. This would make the lives of people who wish to attain information from barcodes and QR codes much easier. A huge user experience that is going to set a leading example for Circle to Search.
