AI-Powered Outfit Planning: Circle to Search, Attempt On, and Photo Assist

Virtual try-on technologies are evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. Beyond basic virtual try-on features, several new capabilities are available on premium Android phones, offering innovative ways to explore and refine your style. Three features stand out: Google’s upgraded Circle to Search, Google Try On, and Samsung’s Photo Assist in the Galaxy S26 series.

Google’s Circle to Search: Find the Look

Google’s Circle to Search, available on many recent Android phones from brands like Google, Samsung, and OnePlus, allows users to circle an image to learn more about its contents. A recent upgrade enables the identification of multiple items within an image simultaneously, a feature launched alongside the Galaxy S26 series [Android Authority].

When circling or highlighting an image of a person, the “Find the Look” option appears. Selecting this option reveals where to purchase each item the person is wearing, from clothing to accessories [Android Central].

For example, using a photo from the Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” users can easily find similar blazers, pants, shoes, and purses. Similarly, the feature can identify the entire look of a celebrity or influencer seen on Instagram or in advertisements [Android Central].

Google Try On: Virtual Fitting Room

Google Try On officially launched in the U.S. In summer 2023 and became available in Canada in October 2025, allowing users to virtually try on clothing from participating retailers [Android Central].

To use the feature, take a full-body photo of yourself wearing fitted clothing to capture your body’s natural shape. Maintain a neutral pose with your arms at your sides. Once uploaded, the photo is saved for quick and easy try-ons, though it can be replaced at any time [Android Central].

While the feature may overlay all clothing items onto the user’s image (including pants when only a top is desired), it provides a reasonable visualization of how an item would look [Android Central]. A “Try it on” icon appears in listings for compatible items and retailers.

Samsung Galaxy S26: Photo Assist for Outfit Styling

Available on the Samsung Galaxy S26 line, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the upgraded Photo Assist utilizes generative AI to manipulate photos based on natural language prompts [Android Central].

Users can alter photos by changing colors, swapping clothing items, adding accessories, or even removing elements. The feature similarly allows users to incorporate images into prompts, creating stickers from existing photos. This is particularly useful for replicating outfits seen in other images [Android Central].

For instance, a user can easily visualize how an outfit would look with a jean jacket versus a peacoat, or with different shoe styles. Men can experiment with tie colors, blazer styles, and shoe options [Android Central].

Easier Than Ever to Plan Outfits

These features, available on select Android phones, offer numerous ways to plan outfits. Circle to Search provides inspiration from TV shows and online ads, while Google Try On allows users to visualize clothing on themselves before purchasing. Samsung’s Photo Assist enables the creation of looks from sample photos, helping users decide what to wear from their existing wardrobe or what new items to buy [Android Central].

While these features don’t entirely replace the experience of physically trying on clothes, they provide a valuable tool for visualizing styles, colors, and overall looks.