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 ...

Android 17 beta now available with lots of UX improvements0 0

Android 17 Beta arrives with quiet but meaningful changes, hinting at a smarter release cycle and subtle polish ahead.

Android’s Security Mode Update May Break Your Favorite Customization Apps

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6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free)

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free) ...
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I didn’t realize Android’s volume controls could look this good

This free app lets you change your Android volume control overlay into almost everything, and I didn't know I needed it.

I found a trick to easily check for new Android updates — here's how

Create a new home screen widget. Click Browse to open the full list of widgets and pick the Settings widget. Drop it on my home screen, which pops up a menu with choices between all the available ...