I transformed my Pixel into a completely different Android phone for under $11

Some apps are worth the cost ...
Android Police

The Pixel Launcher’s fixed search bar may finally become optional

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
Android Authority

Google Photos may soon be searchable from your Pixel launcher — and that's just the start

Google appears to be getting Photos ready to support the ability to search through your pics from the Pixel launcher. Evidence in both Google Photos and recent Android 17 Beta builds hints at a new ...
Android Authority

The Google Pixel Launcher is better than ever, but it's still missing 5 big features

The AI-generated icon packs that Google added a while ago are better than nothing, but they’re nowhere as good as the huge variety of icon packs available on the Play Store. Icon packs have been a ...
XDA Developers on MSN

4 launchers that turn my boring Pixel home screen into something actually useful

Give your Pixel a fresh look with these powerful launchers.
9to5google

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

In December, Pixel Launcher search was replaced by the Google app. The Android 16 QPR3 March update compounds this design regression by removing the M3 Expressive search bar from the homescreen. Last ...