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Google’s Pixel Launcher could take the hard work out of setting up your home screen

Google is working on a way for Pixel users to automatically populate their home screen with related apps, widgets, and more.
Time

Google Now Launcher: Google Brings Its Own Android Home Screen to the Play Store, Sort Of

Although Android 4.4 KitKat includes a new home screen design from Google, most users will never see it, because phone makers like Samsung and HTC tend to use their own home screens instead. That may ...
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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 ...
Android Authority

This is why I stick with the default Pixel Launcher

Every year when I set up my new Pixel phone, I have a brief moment of doubt about sticking with the default Pixel Launcher. I think about all the great Android launchers I’ve tried in the past, all ...
Android

Android 17 Beta 1 Restores a Fan-Favorite Pixel Search Bar Design

Google’s Android 17 Beta 1 introduces a refreshed Pixel Launcher search bar that ditches the thick Material You borders for a more translucent, minimalist look. The new design resembles an earlier ...