MUO on MSN

I replaced my Samsung home screen with a custom open-source launcher, and I'm never going back

My old Samsung feels like new.
Android Police

The Pixel Launcher’s fixed search bar may finally become optional

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Your Pixel Watch can do things no other Android smartwatch can—don't miss out

Exclusive features you won't find on a Galaxy Watch.
Android Authority

Google Photos may soon be searchable from your Pixel launcher — and that's just the start

Google appears to be getting Photos ready to support the ability to search through your pics from the Pixel launcher. Evidence in both Google Photos and recent Android 17 Beta builds hints at a new ...
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 ...
Android

Pixel Launcher to Get a Fresh Paint Job in Android 16 QPR2

Android 16 QPR2 gives the Pixel Launcher search bar a refreshed, more colorful look, with lighter shades in dark mode, more vibrant tones in light mode, and updated icons for better contrast. The ...
9to5google

Pixel Launcher rolls out search shortcut to quickly ‘open’ apps

After the 2022 removal and restoration for some users last year, Pixel Launcher search is once again letting you open apps using the keyboard. When you search for an app in the Pixel Launcher, Google ...