Android Authority

Google is giving the Search bar on your phone a much-needed facelift

The latest Google app update (version 16.17) introduces a new look to the Search bar widget. The redesigned Search bar puts more emphasis on the custom shortcut button. Users have a variety of ...
9to5google

Google adds AI Mode to the Search bar on Android, iOS

With all users stateside able to test, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS. Instead of the voice input microphone and Lens shortcuts, the Google ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR1 Beta redesigns the Pixel Launcher search bar, adds AI Mode

With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, the Pixel Launcher search bar is getting a redesign to match the Google app’s updated homescreen widget. This redesign basically shrinks the old search bar (with the ‘G’ ...
Android Police

Google is cramming another icon into the Pixel Launcher's search bar

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android Police

Google Gemini's prompt bar redesign for Android is almost here

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...