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Google Pixel phones may let your turn off search bar soon [Video]
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Key Points:
- A leaked build of Android 17 QPR1 reveals a new feature allowing Google Pixel users to disable the persistent search bar on the Pixel Launcher, a long-standing element of the homescreen.
- This toggle is found under Pixel Launcher settings > Search bar settings > Show search bar, and turning it off removes the search bar, moving docked apps closer to the bottom of the screen.
- Previously, Android 16 introduced the option to remove the "At a Glance" widget, and now the search bar is set to follow suit, addressing user complaints about limited customization.
- The Android 17 QPR1 stable release is expected later this year, following the recent release of its second beta version.
- This update is part of broader Android 17 improvements, which also include new features inspired by Pixel Watch and enhancements to the notification shade.
