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Google just changed the search bar on my Pixel home screen, and I hate it

One of my favorite things about Google’s Pixel phones is the persistent Google Search bar at the bottom of the home screen. It’s such a simple feature, but having that constant access to Google, and ...
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Google is cramming another icon into the Pixel Launcher's search bar

Google is integrating a new AI Mode shortcut directly into the Pixel Launcher's prominent home screen search bar, making it a permanent fixture for many users. AI Mode, powered by a specialized Gemini ...
Android Authority

Google now lets you customize its Android home screen widget with your choice of shortcuts

Google has been testing new shortcuts for its home screen Search widget since last year. With the latest Google app update, you finally have the ability to choose a shortcut to add. Options include ...
Android Police

Google is cramming another icon into the Pixel Launcher's search bar

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...