Google is quietly testing a better app launch shortcut for the Pixel Launcher

Thanks to a small tweak, searching for an app with the Pixel Launcher search bar is getting a lot easier. Here's what's changing.

I thought only Pixel Launcher got it right — then I tried this launcher

I certainly miss Nova Launcher's features, but the Pixel Launcher felt good enough for daily use — until I tried Smart Launcher. On the Pixel Launcher, I can swipe down on the home screen to bring up ...

How I found the Android launcher that finally rivals the Google Pixel experience

Lawnchair is an open source project built on Launcher3, the same AOSP foundation as Google's launcher. The developers' philosophy is simple. Use the Pixel Launcher's foundation, integrate its ...
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Pixel Launcher search bringing back ability to quickly open apps

Google might restore a useful Pixel Launcher shortcut that lets you type the name of an app and quickly open it from the keyboard.

This Niagara Launcher feature should be standard across all Android phones

This simple but very useful Niagara Launcher feature is one I can't live without, and I'd love to see it on my Pixel.
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Perplexity's Comet AI Browser Now Free for All, Mobile App Coming Soon

After launching earlier this year for users on the company’s $200-per-month plan, Perplexity’s AI browser is now free for everyone with no waitlist.

Google experiments with faster app launch shortcut on Pixel

Google seems to be testing a small but meaningful change to the Pixel Launcher’s search bar, one that's sure to make opening apps a lot quicker. Right now, if you type an app’s name into the search ...
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What to do if you get Midnight alpha or beta access

It’s Midnight alpha Eve (well almost), with the invite-only alpha build going live imminently with an announced set of content phases, and the public beta ...