In June, the search bar on Pixel phones' home screen picked up a new button: quick access to Google's AI Mode. The new functionality joined voice search and Google Lens buttons, bringing the search ...

For years, Nova Launcher was my preferred Android launcher. Initially, its lengthy list of customization options attracted me, but its powerful search capabilities truly won me over. I could easily ...

Loses direct Lens and Photos shortcuts ...

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 ...

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel Launcher home screen worked. Because this change was not an improvement in ...

The Android 16 QPR3 March update compounds this design regression by removing the M3 Expressive search bar from the homescreen.

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...

Pixel Launcher has received numerous praises due to the consolidated search function that allows users to find apps, contacts, phone settings, and search results all from the home screen. Google, ...