The search experience is the worst part of Google Pixel and it's not even close
Android Police • • technology
Key Points:
- Google Pixel’s built-in search functionality is criticized for being slow, rigid, and favoring web results over local files, making it the least user-friendly aspect of the OS.
- The device features two separate search bars—one on the home screen that launches a full-screen Google web search and another in the app drawer that offers better but still limited local search capabilities—creating a confusing and inefficient user experience.
- Users experience frequent micro-stutters and delays when using the search bar, which undermines the smooth interface expected from a Google-powered device.
- The persistent, unmovable search bar in the dock occupies valuable screen space and cannot be customized or removed, forcing users to resort to third-party launchers that sacrifice system animations.
