The Pixel Launcher has picked up some long-requested features recently, but there are plenty more that I'm still waiting for.

Google is preparing to tweak the widget list in the Pixel Launcher to show a filtered set of widgets by default. You’ll still be able to see all available widgets by tapping on a button, though. It’s ...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 introduces UI tweaks to the Pixel Launcher, including a smaller At a Glance widget. This change frees up space on the home and lock screen for additional apps and widgets. The ...

More gestures, better layouts, and fewer Google-imposed limits ...

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 ...

Google has now rolled out the redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar (in the US) and new Gemini launch animation (for everyone) to Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 users. The bar at the bottom of the Pixel ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

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 ...

Are you looking to break free from the default look of your Google Pixel home screen? With the right tools and techniques, you can create a personalized experience that reflects your style and ...

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On Pixel phones, Google previously hid the Pixel Buds app from appearing in the launcher, but that has now been reversed. Update 10/11: Google Pixel Buds 1.0.680489030 on the Play Store adds a Themed ...