I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

In December, Pixel Launcher search was replaced by the Google app. The Android 16 QPR3 March update compounds this design regression by removing the M3 Expressive search bar from the homescreen. Last ...

Google’s Android 17 Beta 1 introduces a refreshed Pixel Launcher search bar that ditches the thick Material You borders for a more translucent, minimalist look. The new design resembles an earlier ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Google released Android 17 Beta 3 yesterday with a handful of interesting additions, but as is often the case, the coolest features are the ones typically hidden just below the surface — or, in this ...

Google is pushing out a Pixel Launcher change that lets you open apps by pressing Enter after partially typing their name. The keyboard button switches from Google Search to an arrow/Enter shortcut ...

One UI and Pixel UI both take different approaches to the look and feel of Android. Here's how Samsung and Google shape the ...