Google's Pixel Launcher for Android attempts to strike a balance between simplicity and flexibility, but it continues to lack these basic features.

In a notable expansion, Pixel Launcher search is getting the ability to surface Quick Settings (QS) Tiles. On one of our Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 devices, we just noticed that the Pixel Launcher is ...

Saving a Pixel Launcher backup, especially a saved state of my icons, widgets, and various other home environment parameters, is important. Google, please make Pixel Launcher backups a reality ...

In Android 14 QPR2, it’s been revealed that Google is soon going to let users turn off the At a Glance widget on the Pixel Launcher, but in the latest beta, we’ve also found that you might ...

I love the versatility and ingenuity of third-party Android launchers.I often ditch the default home screen on new phones as soon as possible, but in the case of Pixel Launcher commanding my Pixel ...

On the Pixel 8 Pro, which comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ display, the 5x5 app grid size and the large icons feel out of place. Even worse is the gap between the dock and home screen icons; it is ...

The same look is now making its way to the Pixel Launcher's search bar. No swapping allowed here The Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 went live yesterday, and for some users, it brings a segmented Pixel ...

Google has finally added one of the most useful features available on the iPhone to Android. Android 15 will introduce a new swipe-to-search function to the Pixel Launcher that makes finding your ...

By default, the toggle switch will remain enabled. When you turn it off, the Pixel Launcher’s search widget reverts to its old design, without the AI Mode shortcut.