When Google launches Android 17 this summer, a change is coming to the Pixel home screen, it seems that will finally allow users to remove the persistent search bar.

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 ...

Fewer bugs and more customization ...

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Google is rolling out a redesign of the Search bar homescreen widget on Android that better emphasizes the optional shortcut. The previous design was a pill with the Google ‘G’ logo at the left. Next ...

Android users are reporting a new Search widget popping up on in the latest beta version of the Google app, which adds a customizable shortcut (on top of the Lens and Speak Now shortcuts). We haven't ...

Google's Circle to Search system can perform all sorts of phenomenal feats for you — and it's right there and waiting for you ...

The Pixel Launcher search bar in Android 17 Beta 1 is now the Google widget. Hidden settings discovered in the beta suggest users will eventually be able to select third-party search providers like ...

Up is down and down is up in Android 17 Beta 1. The first iteration of Google’s Android 17 update brings back a familiar design in place of the Pixel Launcher’s immovable search bar. Just two days ...

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Google is giving the Android Search bar widget a small but helpful update. It’s getting a cleaner and more modern look. The change isn’t huge, but it helps the widget fit in better with the newest ...