Bug: Pixel Launcher device search replaced by Google app
A curious bug today sees Google app device search replace the modern Pixel Launcher experience.
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3: Colorful weather icons return, search bar tweaked
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 should be the last major preview (excluding any upcoming .1 patches) before the stable launch in September, and Google is making tweaks to weather in At a Glance and the Pixel Launcher search field.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Canary tests colorful weather icons, removing AI Mode from Pixel Launcher
The first Android Canary has a number of user-facing tweaks for the Pixel Launcher that let you remove the AI Mode shortcut, while bringing back the colorful At a Glance weather icons.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle prepares option to turn off Pixel Launcher search bar’s AI Mode shortcut
Google’s new AI Mode is a built-in part of the Pixel Launcher’s search bar whether you like it or not, but the company appears to be building out a way to turn it off.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher search bar, Gemini launch redesign rolls out to Android 16 QPR1 Beta
Google has now rolled out the redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar (in the US) and new Gemini launch animation (for everyone) to Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 users.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 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.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher starts rolling out AI Mode shortcut for Google Search bar
Pixel owners are getting quick access to AI Mode via the Google Search bar that’s built into the Pixel Launcher.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher search results get a tweaked design
Google is rolling out a small redesign of how the Pixel Launcher displays web and local (app) search results to make things a bit more uniform. This applies to phones and tablets.
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Android 14 QPR2 update breaks Pixel Launcher Search settings
A bug introduced with this month’s Android 14 QPR2 update breaks Pixel Launcher Search settings so that you cannot disable people/contact or Play Store results.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Launcher rolling out option switch to a different search provider in EU
Following changes in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act, Google is now rolling out a Pixel Launcher update in the region which lets users switch their search provider to something other than Google Search.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel devices lose Assistant microphone shortcut
In announcing that Assistant would lose 17 “underutilized” features, Google also said the Pixel Launcher microphone shortcut would be removed. Google is now rolling out this deprecation.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher now lets you search for Quick Settings Tiles
Back in December, we spotted Pixel Launcher search surfacing Quick Settings Tiles. The first iteration of this feature is now widely rolling out.
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[Fixed] Pixel Launcher mic opens voice search and not Google Assistant
There are a handful of ways to launch Google Assistant on Android at this point. With the Pixel Launcher, you can tap the microphone icon in the search bar, but this is currently opening “voice search” instead of Assistant.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher adds Google Password Manager shortcut, tweaks weather
Google’s elevation of its Password Manager continues with a Pixel Launcher search shortcut.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher search tests surfacing Quick Settings Tiles
In a notable expansion, Pixel Launcher search is getting the ability to surface Quick Settings (QS) Tiles.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher may soon let you relocate At a Glance widget as well as remove it
In Android 14 QPR2, it’s been revealed that Google is soon going to let users turn off the At a Glance widget on the Pixel Launcher, but in the latest beta, we’ve also found that you might also be able to relocate it.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Launcher prepares a toggle to let you turn off the ‘At a Glance’ widget
Google’s Pixel experience has long included the “At a Glance” widget that sits at the top of the primary homescreen. Soon, though, the Pixel Launcher will finally let you turn off At a Glance.
Expand Expanding CloseAt a Glance widget will tell you ‘About this content’
Before the big redesign that we’ve previously enabled, At a Glance is getting an “About this content” section.
Expand Expanding CloseNew At a Glance widget will let you customize the design [Gallery]
Earlier this month, we reported how the At a Glance widget is getting a big Material You redesign. Google is still actively working on this new At a Glance, including the ability to customize the widget.
Expand Expanding CloseAt a Glance widget getting big Material You redesign [Gallery]
Google is readying a big Material You redesign of the Assistant At a Glance widget for Android devices.
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Pixel Launcher’s Discover feed getting more Dynamic Color
The Google Discover feed to the left of the Pixel Launcher is getting a bit more Dynamic Color.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tasks auto-migrating Assistant reminders, Pixel At a Glance doesn’t open app
Last week, Google started letting users migrate away from Assistant Reminders to Google Tasks and is now starting the automatic transfer for Workspace users, with personal accounts following soon.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel At a Glance will show ridesharing status
As we first spotted last July, At a Glance will now show “Ridesharing” status on your Pixel’s lockscreen.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher letting you ‘quick launch’ apps from search, rolling out
As we previously spotted, the Pixel Launcher will let you search for and “quick launch” an app without having to tap the top of the screen.
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