… While Google has added several customization options to the launch over the years, it's nowhere near as customizable as some third-party options available on the Play Store. More importantly, you have to deal with certain Google "perks," like a fixed search bar at the bottom. …
… Unlike launchers from Samsung, OnePlus, or third-party options like Nova Launcher, customization options are minimal. While you can hide certain apps using search filters, basic home screen layout actions like customizing the dock or adjusting desktop grids still require workarounds. …
… Another habit that helped was searching for my destinations ahead of time. If I look them up in Maps before starting my day, they show up in the recent searches list when I connect to Android Auto, so I can tap and go instead of searching again in the car. …
… While there is a way to sidestep the persistent search bar, it does require installing a third-party launcher. Now, this changes the experience, since you're no longer utilizing Google's Pixel launcher. …
… This lets you quickly find opportunities for hidden savings or points without having to remember them yourself." Google plans to roll out the Universal Cart across Search and the Gemini app in the US this summer. …
… A Google Assistant Bar B Universal Search C Search All D Quick Search Box Correct! 'Search All' is the unified search feature built into the Pixel Launcher that allows users to search across installed apps, contacts, settings, and the web simultaneously. …
… If a research chat turns useful, I use the overflow menu and click Add to notebook . Gemini treats that like a container move. The chat leaves the main recent-history list and is filed inside the project space instead. That changes how the AI answers. …
… In Quick Search, I mapped the "sd" alias to a Google Drive search. So, I tap the Quick Search icon, type sd followed by the file I am looking for, and press Enter . Quick Search will automatically open the Google Drive search results for the relevant search term. …
… The right audio setup changes how long drives feel For shorter commutes, I usually don’t care much about what’s playing. A random playlist or podcast is enough. But during long drives, constantly switching albums, searching for content, or replaying the same playlists became surprisingly tiring. …
… I can even query Perplexity right from the search bar if I wish. No mobile browsers I've used have matched Samsung's level of customization. …