Curious question? Just circle it. With Google’s powerful AI Mode now built into Circle to Search on Android, you don’t just get answers—you get advanced reasoning, right in the moment, without switching apps.
Key Takeaways
- Deep reasoning, not just quick summaries
- Dissect multi-part queries using Gemini 2.5
- Continuous follow‑ups to explore nuance
- Seamless on-screen intel—no app switching
- Available now in the US & India on Android 16 devices
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Google’s latest update brings AI Mode—powered by Gemini 2.5—into Circle to Search, enabling users to tap, circle, or long-press on any text or image, and instantly receive AI-generated explanations that reason through each part. Under the hood, it uses a “query fan‑out” method—splitting complex queries into subtopics, performing simultaneous searches, and threading everything into one coherent response.
Tapping “dive deeper with AI Mode” launches a conversation: ask follow-ups, clarify ambiguous bits, or shift focus mid-thread—all without leaving the screen.
This is a massive shift from old-school search. Instead of skimming and hopping through links, you can stay in context, dig into layers of nuance, and learn faster. Ideal for tackling tricky topics like: “How do solar and fusion energy differ in storage potential?” or “Explain stock market trends amid interest rate shifts.”
Gamers, rejoice: Spot a challenging level? Circle it. AI Mode goes deeper—breaking your question down, reasoning through strategies, and suggesting guide videos, all synced to your gameplay moment.
AI Mode’s upgrade is more than a feature—it’s a new way to think. It’s powered by Gemini 2.5, Google’s most capable model yet, designed for logical breakdowns, summary synthesis, and multimodal analysis. It even checks its own work—looping back when there are gaps in reasoning.
Since June 27, U.S. users can access AI Mode across devices via the Search app or Circle to Search. India joined the rollout this July—so more people now enjoy this intelligent, seamless experience.