This is why I stick with the default Pixel Launcher

From daily home screen customization to a setup that lasted me a whole decade, this is how the Pixel Launcher convinced me it ...
Network World

Google’s App Engine now supports standard IM protocol

Google’s App Engine hosted development environment now lets applications exchange instant messages with networks based on the XMPP open standard. The support for XMPP (Extensible Messaging and ...
techtimes

Android Says Goodbye to Decade-Old Google Feature—Will We Miss It?

After almost ten years, Google has finally bid farewell to its Google Now Launcher. The search engine giant announced it would shut down in late April 2023. Google will officially discontinue Now ...
9to5google

Pixel Launcher search bar gets new Google ‘G’ logo with Android 16 QPR1 Beta

One small tweak in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 sees the new Google ‘G’ logo come to the Pixel Launcher search bar. Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 introduces the new Google logo to the Pixel Launcher search bar.
Android Police

Your Pixel phone's search bar might not be Google-only for much longer

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...