Your Motorola phone might soon get a big search upgrade

It looks like Motorola is joining the trend of bringing AI-powered features to its phones, and its latest addition is the highly anticipated Circle to Search functionality.

Originally exclusive to the Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, this tool allows users to search for information about anything they see on their screen simply by circling it.

Now, Motorola is set to introduce this feature to its own phones.

In a recent announcement, Motorola confirmed that Circle to Search will be making its way to ‘select models’.

The company explained the feature as “a new way to search on select Motorola smartphones with a simple gesture,” letting users highlight, circle, or tap on visual elements to quickly search for related information without having to leave the app they’re using.

For example, if you’re reading this article and want to know more about the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, you can simply draw a circle around the image below, and Circle to Search will provide details about the product, reviews, or where to buy it.

This move by Motorola follows a larger trend among the best Android phones, with brands like Xiaomi and Honor also adopting the Circle to Search feature for their premium devices.

While Motorola has confirmed the arrival of Circle to Search, it has yet to provide specific details about when the feature will roll out or which of its models will receive it.

Given the feature’s initial launch on high-end devices from other brands, it’s likely Motorola will follow suit, with the recent Motorola Razr 50, Razr 50 Ultra, and Edge 50 series being prime candidates for the initial release.