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Pixel's home screen search just got worse for everyday use

Google is replacing Pixel Launcher's home screen search with the Google app, prioritizing faster access to AI Mode.
Android Central on MSN

Here's how you can force your app icons to match on a Google Pixel

Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how ...
Android Authority

Google just changed the search bar on my Pixel home screen, and I hate it

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 may get much more chatty when you do a search from your Pixel home screen

Google's home screen search widget on Pixel phones is already a powerful tool, and Google could be giving it some new voice output.
Techibee

Pixel Launcher Search Bar Now Opens the Google App: What Changed and How to Get the Old Search Back

Pixel Launcher search bar behavior has changed on Pixel phones over the past few days, and it is not a bug. Tapping the ...

Google App Replacing Pixel Launcher Search, And It's Reportedly Intentional

The Google app is reportedly replacing Pixel Launcher search. This is apparently an intentional change, and not a bug.