Android 17 finally brings custom shortcuts to the Pixel Launcher search bar

By default, both bars offer the same set of buttons, connecting us with voice input, Google Lens, and AI Mode. But in the Google search bar widget, users have been able to swap that AI Mode shortcut ...
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Pixel Launcher search bar gets a ‘redesign’ in Android 17 Beta 1

The Pixel Launcher search bar recently underwent a redesign mirroring that of the Google Search widget in 2025 during an ...
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Android's Google App to Finally Get Dedicated Incognito Search Mode

Google is testing “History Off Search,” a new, prominent “incognito mode” toggle in its Android app that finally enables fast, one-tap private searching, mirroring a feature long available on iOS. The ...
Droid Life

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we’ve got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as well, since this is a beta build out of the gate, thanks to Google skipping ...
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Google updates Search Live with floating controls on Android

After a number of Google AI Mode updates in recent weeks, the Search Live conversational experience is getting new floating controls on Android. Previously, AI Mode just showed a notification when you ...