Android 17 finally brings custom shortcuts to the Pixel Launcher search bar

By default, both bars offer the same set of buttons, connecting us with voice input, Google Lens, and AI Mode. But in the Google search bar widget, users have been able to swap that AI Mode shortcut ...
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Pixel Launcher search bar gets a ‘redesign’ in Android 17 Beta 1

The Pixel Launcher search bar recently underwent a redesign mirroring that of the Google Search widget in 2025 during an ...
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I made Circle to Search better by removing Gemini from it

I no longer need Google for Circle to Search.

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free)

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free) ...
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Android's Google App to Finally Get Dedicated Incognito Search Mode

Google is testing “History Off Search,” a new, prominent “incognito mode” toggle in its Android app that finally enables fast, one-tap private searching, mirroring a feature long available on iOS. The ...
Android Police

The Google app's voice search interface is getting a design overhaul

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...