Google’s latest Pixel feature drop adds Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and more

A fresh" new color for the Pixel 8 series isn't the only thing Google is announcing today. The company is also detailing its latest feature drop, which brings the brand-new Circle to Search feature - first seen on Samsung's Galaxy S24 - to both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. Google says Circle to Search will go live on January 31st, which just so happens to be the release date for Samsung's S24 lineup. With a long press of the home button or navigation bar, you'll be able to circle anything on your phone screen, and Google will serve up more information about the highlighted content.

This feature drop also makes the built-in thermometer on the Pixel 8 Pro at least a little more useful: you can now use it to take your own (or someone else's)...

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