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Android 16 QPR3: Pixel Launcher search bar loses M3 Expressive redesign - 9to5Google
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The Android 16 QPR3 March update removes the Pixel Launcher's M3 Expressive search bar from the homescreen, reducing the visible, customizable search presence for users. That change sits alongside broader visual experiments at Google, such as the new softer gradient icon design being rolled out across apps and Gemini UI revisions, reflecting simultaneous interface adjustments across Android and other platforms. A recent leak indicates Android 17 QPR1 may add a user-facing toggle to disable the Pixel Launcher search bar entirely, which could address user feedback and partly reverse or complement the QPR3 design changes.
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