Google is rolling out a redesign of the Search bar homescreen widget on Android that better emphasizes the optional shortcut. The previous design was a pill with the Google ‘G’ logo at the left. Next ...

The Search bar inside the Pixel Launcher is a staple of the Android ecosystem and has been for a long while now, and while it has changed slightly over the years, Google appears to be testing out a ...

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Google is giving the Android Search bar widget a small but helpful update. It’s getting a cleaner and more modern look. The change isn’t huge, but it helps the widget fit in better with the newest ...

CATONSVILLE, Md., Nov. 5, 2025—A new peer-reviewed study in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science finds that prepopulating e-commerce search bars with trending or personalized keywords can ...