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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Reportedly Gets Circle to Search Feature With August 2024 Security Update

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Reportedly Gets Circle to Search Feature With August 2024 Security Update

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE users may soon be able to copy text from a selected area by circling on it and toggling its visual lookup on the web.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 22 August 2024 14:18 IST

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Reportedly Gets Circle to Search Feature With August 2024 Security Update

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE debuted in India in 2021 as the latest entry into the S21 series

Highlights

August 2024 update is reported to be rolled out for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The security patch includes AI-powered Circle to Search feature
Samsung is also reported to bring it to its A-series smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has reportedly become the latest smartphone to get Circle to Search – the visual lookup feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI) which the company debuted at its Unpacked event in January. Although it was first rolled out with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, the feature has trickled down to not just Samsung smartphones but handsets from Google too. However, the Galaxy S21 FE was one of the few devices from Samsung's S-lineup that remained elusive to it, but not anymore.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Circle to Search

According to a report by SamMobile, the August 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series does not only bring fixes for reported 50 critical vulnerabilities but also a highly awaited AI-powered feature. Following the update, Circle to Search is said to be available on the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.

The feature allows users to copy text from a selected area by circling on it and enabling its visual lookup on the web. Users with an S-Pen compatible smartphone can also utilise it to select objects and texts on the screen. It gets activated by pressing the home button or the navigation pill, allowing users to scribble, or circle or draw over an object and text on the screen, to perform a visual lookup.

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Although the Galaxy S21 series, comprising three smartphones, received the feature as part of the big Galaxy AI update, the S21 FE remained elusive.

Other Galaxy Phones with Circle to Search

Circle to Search debuted with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. In addition to its introduction on the Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung recently announced that it will roll out support for its A-series smartphones too, including Samsung Galaxy A55, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A35, and Galaxy A34, in August. However, it is unclear if it would arrive via a software update or it will be a server-side switch. Additionally, the company will also bring the feature to two tablets — the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good build quality, low weight
Vibrant 120Hz display
Polished software experience
IP68 rating and wireless charging
Dependable cameras
Speedy all-round performance

Bad
No bundled fast charger
Lukewarm upgrade over predecessor
Missing microSD card slot

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 12

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern design
Good display
Feature-packed software
Fantastic battery life
Good primary camera

Bad
Underwhelming ultra-wide angle camera
CPU performance lags behind the competition
Opts you in to Glance with every update
Software updates add unsolicited apps
Very pricey

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review

Display 6.60-inch

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.40-inch

Processor 2.4 MHz octa-core

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern design
Good display
Feature-packed software
Reliable battery life
Good primary camera

Bad
Underwhelming ultra-wide angle camera
CPU performance lags behind the competition
Bloatware installed after software updates
Opts you in to Glance after updates
Very pricey

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review

Display 6.60-inch

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good build quality, IP67 rating
Bright and smooth display
Decent performance unit
Great battery life
Five years of software support
Good daylight camera performance

Bad
Minor software lag
Low-light camera performance could have been better
No bundled charger
Waterdrop-style notch looks dated

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review

Display 6.60-inch

Processor 2.6 MHz octa-core

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 10.90-inch

Processor Exynos 1380

Front Camera 12-megapixel + No

RAM 6GB

OS Android 13

Storage 128GB

Rear Camera 8-megapixel

Battery Capacity 8000mAh

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 12.40-inch

Processor Exynos 1380

Front Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

OS Android 13

Storage 128GB

Rear Camera 8-megapixel + 8-megapixel

Battery Capacity 10000mAh

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More