A few days ago, Xiaomi presented its new smartphones, the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro. These devices, despite a high-end positioning, remain offered at attractive prices, faithful to the strategy of the Chinese brand. In parallel with hardware improvements and partnerships with Leica for photography, these smartphones inaugurate a new function from the manufacturer: “Surround to search” from Google.
A new way to search on your smartphone
This option, previously available on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel, is now accessible to more Android smartphones, starting with the new Xiaomi models.
The “Circle to Search” feature allows the user to quickly select text or an image visible on the screen to trigger an instant search. To activate it, simply hold the home or navigation button, then draw a circle around the item you want to search for. This feature stands out for its simplicity and efficiency, it returns a quick response to the search for information directly from the smartphone screen.
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This artificial intelligence fueled system goes beyond simple image or text search. Google has gradually added additional functions such as instant translation, song recognition, barcode scanning, and math problem solving.
These developments make “Surround to Search” more and more useful in everyday life. For new Xiaomi users, this means a definite time saver, especially for those who regularly navigate between different tasks.
The arrival of this function on the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro is part of Google’s strategy to extend access to “Surround to Search” to more than 200 million Android smartphones by the end of the year 2024. According to the search engine, this deployment marks the end of exclusivity limited only to the Samsung and Google brands, which opens the door to widespread adoption on many other Android smartphones.
By launching this function on the Xiaomi 14T, the Chinese brand is also highlighting its ability to integrate advanced artificial intelligence technologies into its devices. In addition to “Surround to Search”, the smartphones also include the Gemini application, a versatile AI assistant, which allows real-time translations and AI-assisted note-taking, among other things.
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