A Google TV update may have broken one of the best ways to avoid home screen ads

Some Google TV users say a recent update broke Projectivy Launcher’s ability to override the default home screen.

This new Pixel Launcher feature made me uninstall all custom launchers

Pixel Launcher now offers custom icon packs that theme all apps, with many styles and colors to choose from. It's so good it ...
Android

Pixel Launcher May Let You Remove Google's AI Mode Shortcut Soon

According to a new report, Google will soon let you remove the AI Mode shortcut found on the Pixel Launcher’s search widget. A new toggle to turn off the AI Mode shortcut has been discovered inside a ...
Android Police

I love my Pixel phone but not the launcher

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...
9to5Google

Android 16 QPR3: Pixel Launcher search bar loses M3 Expressive redesign

The Android 16 QPR3 March update compounds this design regression by removing the M3 Expressive search bar from the ...
techtimes

Google's Pixel Launcher Search Gets Controversial AI Overhaul

Pixel Launcher has received numerous praises due to the consolidated search function that allows users to find apps, contacts, phone settings, and search results all from the home screen. Google, ...