Google is integrating a new AI Mode shortcut directly into the Pixel Launcher's prominent home screen search bar, making it a permanent fixture for many users. AI Mode, powered by a specialized ...

Google is testing adding an icon and a line separator/divider for the AI Mode tab under the search bar. Google always placed ...

It’s not that it’s impossible to prompt a regular Google Search, but the AI Mode icon is just close enough to the middle of the bar (at least on the Pixel 9a) that I’ve already accidentally ...

We’re seeing this Search bar redesign with Google app 16.17 (latest beta). If you don’t have this change yet, highlight the widget on your homescreen and tap the pencil icon.

For a random set of users running the latest Google beta app (version 15.35.41.29.arm64), Google seems to be testing a small, but significant improvement to its home screen Search widget.