The latest Google app update (version 16.17) introduces a new look to the Search bar widget. The redesigned Search bar puts more emphasis on the custom shortcut button.

If Google isn't your primary search engine or your home screen is crowded with apps and widgets, you might decide to declutter by removing the Google search bar from your home screen. After all ...

Google has added a comically big Search bar to its Android app. Now, the pill is practically twice the size, while the ‘Search’ text is displayed in a larger font. That said, Search functions exactly ...

To activate the shortcut, simply long-press the Google Search widget on your homescreen. This opens the Customise screen, where you can adjust transparency, switch themes, and now — add new shortcuts.

The Google (Search) app did that last year before reverting, and it’s now back. Update 10/31: We’re now seeing the Material 3 bottom bar in the stable channel with Google app 15.42.

In the images above, you can see the Google app without the permanent search bar, with the search bar, and with Gemini. The latter can be accessed by activating “AI tools while browsing” in ...

Apps & Updates Google Search Google app Google AI Mode Google adds AI Mode to the Search bar on Android, iOS Abner Li | May 16 2025 - 2:05 pm PT 6 Comments ...

From the Google app's Search widget to the Pixel launcher's Search bar For those unaware, AI Mode, powered by a bespoke version of Gemini 2.0, is a new Google Search tool.

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.

How To Remove The Google Search Bar From Your Home Screen If Google isn't your primary search engine or your home screen is crowded with apps and widgets, you might decide to declutter by removing ...