How I found the Android launcher that finally rivals the Google Pixel experience

Flagship Android phones are marvels of hardware engineering, but the moment my thumb swipes across the Google Pixel's home ...

The Pixel Launcher’s fixed search bar may finally become optional

Possibly coming with Android 17 QPR1 ...

Google Photos may soon be searchable from your Pixel launcher — and that's just the start

Google appears to be preparing a new framework for letting the Pixel launcher search bar surface content from your Android ...

I ditched the Pixel Launcher for Octopi and finally fixed my home screen's biggest flaws

Octopi ditches these restrictions by separating the screen grid from the icon grid size. This makes placing widgets a breeze, ...
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Annoying Pixel Launcher Bug Reopens Closed Apps While Switching Apps

A Google Pixel Launcher bug is causing recently closed apps to reopen when users switch to a new app. Multiple reports across Reddit and Google’s Issue Tracker show the issue effects various devices, ...

One UI Vs. Pixel UI: Which Android Phone Setup Is Best For You

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