Android 17 Beta 1 reveals a surprising secret about the Pixel Launcher search bar

Android 17 Beta 1 lays the foundation for third-party search providers in the Pixel Launcher's search box. Check out the ...
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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 ...

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 new Google ‘G’ logo with Android 16 QPR1 Beta

One small tweak in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 sees the new Google ‘G’ logo come to the Pixel Launcher search bar. Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 introduces the new Google logo to the Pixel Launcher search bar.
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8 things Google needs to change on its Pixel launcher

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

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) ...