Google changed the Pixel’s home screen search UI, but there’s a simple way to bring the old search experience back. Here's how to do it.

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel ...

The problem is that the Google app–powered search tool misses out on some of the Pixel Launcher’s most useful features, including the ability to search through device settings, contacts, and installed ...

Google replaces Pixel Launcher's fast device search with AI-focused Google app, sparking user frustration over lost settings, ...

For years, Nova Launcher was my preferred Android launcher. Initially, its lengthy list of customization options attracted me, but its powerful search capabilities truly won me over. I could easily ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. If you couldn’t already tell, Google is a big fan of its new “AI Mode” in Google Search. Since first ...

A curious bug today sees Google app device search replace the modern Pixel Launcher experience. Update 12/16: This is an intentional change by Google. Update 12/13: This bug where Google app search ...

The portfolio of Pixel-exclusive apps grew in 2025 in a trend that will only continue as Google works to differentiate its ...

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