Google is rolling out a redesign of the Search bar homescreen widget on Android that better emphasizes the optional shortcut.

The Google Search bar widget is getting a new look on your phone. The new design places more emphasis on the customizable shortcuts.

With broader testing underway, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS.

The Google app on Android is rolling out a redesign of its Search bar home screen widget to all users after recent beta testing. The previous version of the widget was a simple pill-shaped bar ...

Google is testing new Chrome search bar layouts on Android to promote AI Mode —and reclaim control over search habits.

Summary Google is integrating a new AI Mode shortcut directly into the Pixel Launcher's prominent home screen search bar, making it a permanent fixture for many users.

Given that Google started as a search company, you'd expect Android to feature a robust universal search. However, nothing could be farther from the truth.