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Google Pixel phones will probably let you ditch the search bar in Android 17 QPR1 [Video]

A new leak showcases an incoming ability for Google Pixel phones to turn off the built-in search bar that has been a part of the Pixel Launcher for years. The Pixel Launcher is a clean and refined ...
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Android’s ‘Search’ bar now lets you ‘Ask Google’ and AI Mode

Google’s expansion of AI Mode continues today with an integration into the Search bar on Android devices. Tapping the bar at the bottom of the Pixel Launcher reveals a fullscreen interface that is ...
Android

Android 17 May Finally Let You Get Rid of Google's Search Bar on Your Pixel

Evidence found in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 suggests that Google will finally allow Pixel users to remove the permanent search bar from the home screen. This, combined with the option to hide the At a ...
Android Authority

Android's Photo Picker is about to get the search feature you've always wanted

Android’s native Photo Picker will soon let you search through your Google Photos library. Although announced last year for a 2024 release, the search feature is finally being tested, hinting at an ...
Android Police

Google is cramming another icon into the Pixel Launcher's search bar

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android Authority

Google's latest Play System Update makes it easier to find and share photos on Android

Google is rolling out an updated Photo Picker with a much-needed search bar, making it easier to find specific photos and videos to share with apps. The new search functionality works for local media ...
Android

Android 17 Beta 1 Restores a Fan-Favorite Pixel Search Bar Design

Google’s Android 17 Beta 1 introduces a refreshed Pixel Launcher search bar that ditches the thick Material You borders for a more translucent, minimalist look. The new design resembles an earlier ...