Key Points:
- Google’s ongoing innovation: The updated APK teardown gives a hint that Google is updating the Circle in Search functionality, allowing those with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones to scan barcodes with this feature.
- Feature Development: Initially developed to make searching a much easier process, C2S (Circle to Search) has been upgraded to add translation support. Future global applications are now envisioned and can save users a lot of time by simplifying their experience.
- Anticipated Rollout: Even though the scanning function by barcode is still not working in the latest beta version, the fact that it is already present shows that we are getting closer to the public release. This feature upgrade not only provides the ability to view results to Circle-enabled devices but is also an additional functional feature.
In its mission to facilitate a more exceptional user experience, Google is devoting additional resources to diversifying the options for the Circle to Search feature. Recent findings of the APK teardown by AndroidAuthority have revealed that a day may not be far when Galaxy and Pixel users enjoy this tool as a barcode scanner.
A recent beta version of the Google app, which is a kind of embryonic form of AI, indicated that this might be the case, but the functionality for scanning barcodes is not yet well developed. Till now, when a barcode is scanned on the screen of a mobile phone, that barcode usually comes up in Google search. Due to developments in technology, this can be changed to directly scan barcodes.
This development confirms that Google indeed has a tech-savvy side. The Circle to Search feature initially used to ease the search effort, is changing over time. Google is constantly striving to make user life more comfortable, with activities ranging from translation support to now barcode scanning.
Since this bug is exclusive to WhatsApp beta users, public availability is subject to change. However, the recent discovery of some of these code strings embedded within the current beta indicates an upcoming update. It serves to advance the capabilities of Samsung’s Galaxy devices as well as Google’s Pixel devices, but it’s also a testament to Google’s commitment to refining its goods and services.
