Oh my... Google finally listened 😭🙏

Well, we are just as shocked as you are, and honestly, we can't believe it either... but Google is finally adopting a long-requested feature from its user base.

We are talking about the ability to remove and customize the infamous Google Search Bar on the home screen.

Previous hints of this feature were already discovered in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 code, but today we are showcasing how it has actually been implemented and what it will look like in the QPR1 stable release.

By accessing the home screen settings, you'll be greeted by a new "Search bar settings" sub-menu, which will let you disable or enable the feature. When enabled, you'll be able to completely customize the look of the bar, from the hue and saturation to the shortcut.

For a visual reference, we've attached a short video clip.

What do you think about this new addition?
Does it meaningfully improve your Pixel user experience or is it just a small gimmick?

Let us know down below!