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Google explains the Pixel 8's seven years of software updates
By Brady Snyder published
Future update promises Google's seven-year Pixel software upgrade promise is a long way from being fulfilled, but a company VP is explaining how it will make it happen.

A Google Assistant shortcut is disappearing from the Pixel Launcher
By Brady Snyder published
Lost features After announcing that it would remove 17 "underutilized" Google Assistant features, Google is now starting to remove the shortcut in the Pixel Launcher.

Google just made finding credentials manager way easier for Pixel users
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more digging You can now find Google's Password Manager straight from the Pixel Launcher search bar.

Pixel Launcher search results are displaying quick settings tiles
By Jay Bonggolto published
Forget button hunting The Pixel Launcher's search is now showing you shortcuts to quick settings tiles in Android 14 QPR2.

Pixel Launcher brings a fan-favorite feature back to the app drawer
By Nickolas Diaz published
Pixel Launcher appears to have regained its "quick launch" feature, for an easier time opening apps, on some devices.

Android 13 beta tests inline Play Store search results for apps you haven't installed yet
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google's Pixel Launcher is gaining a more useful Search results in the Android 13 beta. The Search bar will incorporate Play Store app results to display apps available to download.

Lawnchair developer exits after finding out it takes code from Pixel Launcher
By Nickolas Diaz published
A former Lawnchair developer claims to have learned another member took code from the Pixel Launcher. He posted his statement about it on Telegram and has seemingly left Lawnchair.

The Pixel Launcher could gain a handy upgrade to its search experience
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google may be working on deeper integration of the Pixel Launcher's search experience with more apps such as Google Maps, YouTube, and the Play Store in addition to the Google app.
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