When Google launches Android 17 this summer, a change is coming to the Pixel home screen, it seems that will finally allow users to remove the persistent search bar.

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 ...

Up is down and down is up in Android 17 Beta 1. The first iteration of Google’s Android 17 update brings back a familiar design in place of the Pixel Launcher’s immovable search bar. Just two days ...

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 ...

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 ...

Updates to Google Search's AI Mode rolled out on May 19. Here's what to know about the changes.

Google is swapping the search UI on Pixel phones with a more generic one. It now uses the same search interface as on every other Android device. Google says the change enables quicker access to AI ...

We’ve been playing with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 for a few days now, and while it’s mainly full of bug fixes, we did notice Google’s refreshed Search bar. It has the usual elements, such as the Google ...

New customization option: Android 17 QPR1 beta 2 includes code for a toggle to hide the Pixel Launcher’s fixed search bar. Paired with widget removal: This follows an earlier Android 17 beta feature ...

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 ...

Google is prepping another redesign for the Pixel Launcher’s search bar. The new design is already live for some users in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta release. It features a smaller search bar with ...