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 ...

Google is integrating a new AI Mode shortcut directly into the Pixel Launcher's prominent home screen search bar, making it a permanent fixture for many users. AI Mode, powered by a specialized Gemini ...

Google has been testing new shortcuts for its home screen Search widget since last year. With the latest Google app update, you finally have the ability to choose a shortcut to add. Options include ...

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After beta testing earlier this month, the Google app on Android is rolling out a redesign of the Search bar homescreen widget to all users. The previous design was simply a pill-shaped container with ...

The Google app on Android is rolling out a redesign of its Search bar home screen widget to all users after recent beta testing. The previous version of the widget was a simple pill-shaped bar with ...

Customization is one of the pillars of Android. While the level of control you have over your Android phone varies significantly depending on which device you choose, you always have room to make your ...

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 ...

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