Pixel Launcher quietly brings back one-key app launch for faster searches

Google has rolled out a long-missing Pixel Launcher shortcut that lets users open apps instantly from the search bar using ...
Android

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, ...
9to5google

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 ...
Android Authority

Google is quietly making the Pixel Launcher faster with a new shortcut

Google is pushing out a Pixel Launcher change that lets you open apps by pressing Enter after partially typing their name. The keyboard button switches from Google Search to an arrow/Enter shortcut ...
Android Police

Google experiments with faster app launch shortcut on Pixel

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...