If you felt jealous of the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra users for having the Circle to Search feature, don’t be. Your iPhone also has a similar feature that allows you to search for items on screen. Google Lens’ Design Manager, Minsang Choi, has shared a new Siri shortcut that lets iPhone 15 Pro users use Google Lens to do a visual search using the action button. However, if you don’t have the latest model, you can use the Back Tap gesture on the base iPhone 15 or older models to activate the Siri shortcut to do the same.
To enable the feature, you need to do three things – Install the Google app, install the Shortcuts app, and you also need to enable and set the Action Button or Back Tap gesture on your iPhone.
Here’s how to install the Google app
— Open the App Store on your iPhone.
— Search for the Google app in the search bar.
— Tap on the app from the results and Install it.
If you already have the Google app, make sure to update it to the latest version.
Here’s how to install the Shortcuts app
— Open the App Store on your iPhone.
— Search for the Apple Shortcuts app in the search bar.
— You should see the app in the results. Tap on it and install it.
Download Search your screenshot Siri shortcut
Once you have both apps, you need to enable the Action Button/Back Tap Gesture and set it to use the Circle to Search-like shortcut that’s called “Search your screenshot.”
Before we enable and set the shortcut, download the official shortcut by clicking here. The link will direct you to the browser, tap on ‘Open’ in the top to redirect it to the Shortcuts app. Now, Tap on Add Shortcut.
Set Circle to Search-like feature on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Plus
Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap on the Action Button option.
Step 3: Select Shortcuts.
Step 4: Select the Search your screenshot shortcut from the Shortcuts Gallery and confirm.
Step 5: Now, press and hold the Action button to activate the Google Lens shortcut. Permit it to automatically work – Always allow.
Set Circle to Search-like feature on iPhone 15 and older phones
Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on the Accessibility option, which is located above the Wallpaper option.
Step 3: Tap on Touch.
Step 4: Scroll to the bottom and tap on Back Tap.
Step 5: Choose where you want to set the Search your screenshot shortcut – Double Tap or Triple Tap and tap on the respective option.
Step 6: Scroll to the bottom and look for the Search your screenshot option and tap on it to set it. That’s it.