Android Authority

Pixel's search bar is changing again, and it doesn't feel like an upgrade

Google is swapping the search UI on Pixel phones with a more generic one. It now uses the same search interface as on every other Android device. Google says the change enables quicker access to AI ...
Android Authority

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 ...
Android Police

Pixel Launcher search bar gets a much-needed upgrade in Android 17 Beta 1

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
9to5google

Google adds AI Mode to the Search bar on Android, iOS

With all users stateside able to test, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS. Instead of the voice input microphone and Lens shortcuts, the Google ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR1 Beta redesigns the Pixel Launcher search bar, adds AI Mode

With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, the Pixel Launcher search bar is getting a redesign to match the Google app’s updated homescreen widget. This redesign basically shrinks the old search bar (with the ‘G’ ...
Android

Android 17 Beta 1 Restores a Fan-Favorite Pixel Search Bar Design

Google’s Android 17 Beta 1 introduces a refreshed Pixel Launcher search bar that ditches the thick Material You borders for a more translucent, minimalist look. The new design resembles an earlier ...