The Google Search bar widget is getting a new look on your phone. The new design places more emphasis on the customizable shortcuts.

As AI Mode testing continues, Google is trialing a new way to launch the generative experience from the Search bar on Android.

Google is rolling out a redesign of the Search bar homescreen widget on Android that better emphasizes the optional shortcut.

The Google app on Android is rolling out a redesign of its Search bar home screen widget to all users after recent beta testing.

If you have a Pixel phone running Android 16, your Google Search bar might look a bit different. Mine does, and I'm not a fan.

Summary Google is integrating a new AI Mode shortcut directly into the Pixel Launcher's prominent home screen search bar, making it a permanent fixture for many users.

We’ve been playing with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 for a few days now, and while it’s mainly full of bug fixes, we did notice Google’s refreshed Search bar. It has the usual elements, such as ...

Google is integrating a new AI Mode shortcut directly into the Pixel Launcher's prominent home screen search bar, making it a permanent fixture for many users.