What to know

  • Circle to Search now supports continuous translation, allowing you to translate text as you scroll on Android devices.
  • This update makes it easier to read and interact with foreign-language content without switching apps.
  • The feature is available on select Android devices, including recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models.
  • Continuous translation enhances accessibility and streamlines multilingual browsing experiences.

Google has just rolled out a major update to its Circle to Search feature, introducing continuous translation for Android users. If you often find yourself browsing websites or apps in languages you don’t speak, this new tool is designed to make your experience much smoother and more intuitive.

With continuous translation, you can now scroll through foreign-language text and see instant translations without any extra taps or app switching.

This is a big leap from the previous version, where you had to select specific text or images to translate. Now, as you move through a page, Circle to Search keeps translating everything in real time, letting you focus on the content instead of the process.

To use the feature, simply activate Circle to Search by long-pressing the home button or navigation bar on supported Android devices. Once it’s active, you can draw a circle, highlight, or tap on any text or image you want to learn more about. With the new update, if you’re on a page in another language, you’ll see a translation bar appear at the bottom of your screen. As you scroll, the translation updates automatically, so you never lose your place or context.

This update is especially handy for students, travelers, or anyone who regularly encounters content in multiple languages. Whether you’re reading news articles, browsing social media, or shopping on international sites, continuous translation helps you understand everything on the fly. You don’t need to copy and paste text into a separate translation app or rely on clunky browser extensions anymore.

Currently, continuous translation is available on select Android devices, including the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones. Google has not yet announced when or if the feature will expand to other devices or platforms, but it’s clear that the company is committed to making information more accessible for everyone, regardless of language barriers.

In addition to translation, Circle to Search still offers its core features, like searching for images, definitions, and related content with a simple gesture. The addition of continuous translation just makes it even more powerful and versatile for everyday use.

If you want to try it out, make sure your device is updated to the latest version of Android and that you have the most recent Google app installed. Once enabled, you’ll find that reading and interacting with content in different languages is easier than ever before.

With this update, Google continues to blur the lines between languages, making the world’s information more accessible with just a swipe and a scroll.