Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 makes desktop windowing feel more like a real PC

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 improves desktop windowing by moving the taskbar and letting PiP windows float freely. Health Connect ...

Google is still working on a missing Android 17 feature behind the scenes

Code strings in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 reveal Google is upgrading its upcoming App Lock feature for Pixels with bulk app ...
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The Pixel Launcher’s fixed search bar may finally become optional

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
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I replaced my Samsung home screen with a custom open-source launcher, and I'm never going back

My old Samsung feels like new.
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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, ...

Android 17's Missing App Lock Feature May Still Be on the Way

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Pixel Launcher rolls out search shortcut to quickly ‘open’ apps

After the 2022 removal and restoration for some users last year, Pixel Launcher search is once again letting you open apps using the keyboard. When you search for an app in the Pixel Launcher, Google ...

Got a Google Pixel? Find these 4 Android 17 features ASAP

Google's latest and greatest Android edition is on its way to Pixel owners now — and some of its most interesting additions ...