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Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content
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May 4, 2026

Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content

In the Google app beta update (v17.18.24), the Circle to Search feature has been rebranded to "Ask about screen." This update enhances user experience by allowing searches to automatically include URLs, page content, and PDF data, providing richer context for AI-generated results. Users can now see a search box labeled “Ask about screen,” which emphasizes the ability to “Search with more context.” During testing, users have successfully uploaded URLs and PDFs while using this feature in apps like Google Chrome and Files by Google. The update is currently being rolled out to beta users, with potential incorporation into the stable version depending on feedback.
Google finally lets you hide sponsored results in Search
AppWizard
October 14, 2025

Google finally lets you hide sponsored results in Search

Google Search is introducing a "Hide sponsored results" button that allows users to collapse sponsored content, which will now be grouped under a section labeled “Sponsored” at the top of the search results. This update is being rolled out globally on both desktop and mobile platforms. The feature does not persist across searches, meaning the sponsored section will reappear with each new query. Tapping the button hides the sponsored content and scrolls users back to the top of the page.
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