A Google Opinion Rewards survey gives us a sneak peek at some possible reimaginations of the Google Search widget that is present across all GMS-equipped Android smartphones. Google could add more ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Rarely do we see updates to apps that add minor changes that turn out to be a big deal, but I think we may ...

The Google Search home screen widget recently received a customizable shortcut button that gives you quick access to a useful tool of your choice. Google appears to be prepping a more versatile ...

The Google app widget on Android now supports custom shortcuts, allowing users to quickly access frequently used apps and ...

Google is rolling out a redesigned Search widget for the Google app on Android, giving the customizable shortcut a more prominent circular placement on the right side of the widget. The update, ...

Following the Pixel Launcher shortcut, you can now add AI Mode to the Google Search homescreen widget on any Android device. Like with a regular search, this lets you immediately enter a prompt into ...

Zac has been writing about Android as a hobby since he was a teenager and fulfilled his ambition of doing so professionally when he joined Android Police as a Reviewer in 2020. Zac specializes in ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Back in 2018, the Google app on Android introduced the ability to customize the Search bar widget, but a redesign takes away most of the options. Update 8/16: This widget redesign is now widely ...