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  • [App] I made a Circle to Search alternative that works on any Android (with multiple search engines)

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  • try installing it from playstore and tell me if it works or not

  • [App] I made a Circle to Search alternative that works on any Android (with multiple search engines)

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  • By default, it uses a fast English model to keep the app size small, which can miss some text. You can download and import a more accurate OCR language model for the best accuracy from dev's telegram group.

  • [App] I made a Circle to Search alternative that works on any Android (with multiple search engines)

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  • You can disable the native Google CTS long-press gesture from your device’s navigation or launcher settings—it depends on your device or ROM.

    As for replacing the native Google gesture, it’s reserved for Google only, so third-party apps can’t override it directly.

    That’s why apps use workarounds like a bottom overlay to trigger CTS or other actions. This app already supports that—you just need to set it up manually.

  • [App] I made a Circle to Search alternative that works on any Android (with multiple search engines)

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  • You can disable the native Google CTS long-press gesture from your device’s navigation or launcher settings—it depends on your device or ROM.

    As for replacing the native Google gesture, it’s reserved for Google only, so third-party apps can’t override it directly.

    That’s why apps use workarounds like a bottom overlay to trigger CTS or other actions. This app already supports that—you just need to set it up manually.

  • [App] I made a Circle to Search alternative that works on any Android (with multiple search engines)

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  • That’s a valid concern, and I’ve been thinking about it too.

    In future updates, I’m planning to remove services like litterbox/catbox completely and move toward a self-hosted approach, where your own device acts as the server and the image is shared directly with the selected search engine.

    I’m also considering adding an extra confirmation step to prevent accidental uploads.

    That said, I’d still recommend avoiding uploading sensitive images—once something is sent to a search engine, it’s out of the app’s control and may be used by them to improve their services

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    ADITYA @lemmy.world
    App

    I made a Circle to Search alternative that works on any Android (with multiple search engines)

  • [App] I made a Circle to Search alternative that works on any Android (with multiple search engines)

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  • It can be invoked in two ways:

    • Double-tap on the status bar – this method requires accessibility permission.

    • Set it as your default assistant – once set, you can trigger it just like your device’s default assistant (the exact gesture depends on your device).

    If you prefer using a bottom gesture, you can move the overlay to the bottom of the screen. After that, you’ll be able to invoke it by long-pressing the bottom area of your screen.

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    ADITYA @lemmy.world
    App

    I made a Circle to Search alternative that works on any Android (with multiple search engines)