According to a new report by Android Authority, a recent beta version of the Google app reveals a redesigned Circle to Search user interface. Compared to the current version, where the search bar, music and the translate button appear as floating elements, the new version of the app houses them in a pill-shaped box.
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Also, it looks like Google will soon be replacing the translate button with an app drawer button, tapping on which will allow users to access like translate and Google Lens. To give you a quick recap, Google had initially added the Lens button to Circle to Search, but a few months later, replaced it with the ‘Identify a song’ button.
Here’s what the new Circle to Search UI looks like. (Image Source: Android Authority)
While the new version of Circle to Search will require users to go through the hassle of opening the app drawer to access existing functionalities, we have the tech giant give users a way to swap the music button in the main UI with the Google Lens shortcut.
Earlier this year in September, Google was spotted testing a new Circle to Search functionality that allowed users to search for information in a video, but there is no news on if and when it will be available.
