As per a recent discovery in the Google app v15.25.32, Google is working on improving Circle to Search with a new barcode and QR code scanning capabilities. Circle to Search’s capabilities will be expanded beyond simply recognizing photos on the screen thanks to this.

After making its debut on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, Circle to Search has been extended to further Samsung and Google Pixel devices. While not yet generally accessible, this most recent update represents a major improvement over the simplistic search results page that users now see when attempting to scan codes using Circle to Search.

A more efficient scanning experience is provided by the new feature. A chip that shows the URL or a preview next to a scanned code makes navigation easier. This handy feature is comparable to what Google Lens already provides, so integrating it with Circle to Search makes sense.

Though it was manually enabled and might not be generally accessible just yet, this initial demonstration of the capability points to a bright future for Circle to Search. Adding the ability to scan barcodes and QR codes could revolutionize how consumers interact with information displayed on screens and facilitate the retrieval of pertinent resources and content.

It’s important to note that since its original release, Circle to Search has been progressively enhancing its functionality and reach. Android 15 has already improved the foldable device experience in beta by repositioning the trigger to match the taskbar’s specific location. Furthermore, new code discoveries suggest that Circle to Search might be a part of Google Lens itself, which would make the tool even more useful.