Flagship Android phones are marvels of hardware engineering, but the moment my thumb swipes across the Google Pixel's home ...

I often spend hours delicately tweaking my home screen, hand-picking each element and determining their best placement to ensure my device is perfect for my needs. This I do across all devices and ...

Google might restore a useful Pixel Launcher shortcut that lets you type the name of an app and quickly open it without leaving the keyboard. At the moment, typing anything into the Pixel Launcher is ...

Possibly coming with Android 17 QPR1 ...

Ignore the grid and stay productive ...

For years, Nova Launcher was my preferred Android launcher. Initially, its lengthy list of customization options attracted me, but its powerful search capabilities truly won me over. I could easily ...

According to a new report, Google will soon let you remove the AI Mode shortcut found on the Pixel Launcher’s search widget. A new toggle to turn off the AI Mode shortcut has been discovered inside a ...

A new leak showcases an incoming ability for Google Pixel phones to turn off the built-in search bar that has been a part of the Pixel Launcher for years. The Pixel Launcher is a clean and refined ...

Pixel Launcher has received numerous praises due to the consolidated search function that allows users to find apps, contacts, phone settings, and search results all from the home screen. Google, ...

One UI and Pixel UI both take different approaches to the look and feel of Android. Here's how Samsung and Google shape the experience and what sets them apart.

A Google Pixel Launcher bug is causing recently closed apps to reopen when users switch to a new app. Multiple reports across Reddit and Google’s Issue Tracker show the issue effects various devices, ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...