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Pixel Launcher rolls out search shortcut to quickly ‘open’ apps

After removing in 2022 and restoring for some users last year, Pixel Launcher search is finally letting you quickly open apps ...

Google is quietly making the Pixel Launcher faster with a new shortcut

Google is pushing out a Pixel Launcher change that lets you open apps by pressing Enter after partially typing their name.
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Google App Replacing Pixel Launcher Search, And It's Reportedly Intentional

The Google app is replacing the Pixel Launcher search. Tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens the Google app. This appears to be an intentional change rather than a bug. This change means you now ...
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta redesigns the Pixel Launcher search bar, adds AI Mode

With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, the Pixel Launcher search bar is getting a redesign to match the Google app’s updated homescreen widget. This redesign basically shrinks the old search bar (with the ‘G’ ...