Apple accused of ‘copying’ top Android and Samsung feature with new iPhone 16 camera button
ANDROID fans couldn’t help noticing that Apple has introduced a brand new button on the iPhone 16 that’s very similar to Google’s Circle to Search.
Circle to Search was launched on Samsung Galaxy S24 devices first in January.
It allows people to search anything visual instantly with by circling it with their finger.
You can do it with a photo, app or web page you have open.
Now Apple has introduced something similar with a new camera button on the iPhone 16.
The tech giant demonstrated how tapping the new button can also be used to search for anything visual – though you don’t need to circle specific elements.
For example, use it over a restaurant you’ve seen out and about and Apple Intelligence will show you more information, such as menus and reviews.
“Did Apple just copy Google Lens? hahaha,” one user wrote on X.
“that new button is like circle to search of apple,” another said.
“Yea, Android users have been addicted to Circle to search too, it’s too convenient,” a third commented.
“Looks like Apple brought a similar feature.”