Android users unlock ‘amazing’ hidden Google trick to celebrate launch of Deadpool movie – how to find it on your phone
EAGLE-EYED Android owners have spotted an “amazing” new Google trick that celebrates the recent release of the Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
It’s Google latest Android-exclusive Easter egg.
It sees a miniature version of Deadpool pop-up on your phone screen with one simple gesture.
Here’s how you do it:
The trick relies on Google’s Circle to Search feature, which was released on a handful of Android devices earlier this year.
How does Circle to Search work?
Circle to Search is only available on the Galaxy S24, the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and for now.
To activate it, all you need to do is long press on the home button.
Then, circle, highlight scribble on or tap anything you see on screen for instant search results from Google.
Once you’re familiar with Circle to Search, find any online reference to Deadpool & Wolverine on your Android phone.
You can try The Sun’s review of the ‘dead-cool’ new film.
Next, press and hold the circular button on the bottom taskbar.
Use Samsung’s S Pen or your finger to circle the words “Deadpool and Wolverine” on the screen.
Then, watch as a tiny Deadpool, or other characters like Wolverine and Dogpool, appear on your device.
According to Mashable, Google will remove the feature on August 31.
More Google Easter eggs to check out now
Google regularly adds topical Easter eggs around its sites, apps and services - but here are some you can find now.
- Friends TV tribute
Friends fans should try searching the name of the show’s characters. An image will appear next to their name – click it for fun surprise. - Do a barrel roll
Type “Do a barrel roll” and it’ll make your screen do a twirl. - Pac-Man
Search for Pac-Man and you can play the game right there in your browser with a little Google twist to it. - Bubble level
Need a bubble level for some DIY? Just search it from Chrome on your smartphone for a free one to use. - Old school Google
Search “Google in 1998” – the layout and logo will switch to the original look of Google back when it launched. - Flip a coin
Can’t decide on something and don’t have a coin on you? Type “Flip a coin” on Google to do the job for you.