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Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Currently, when you search for an app on the Pixel Launcher, tapping the bottom-right keyboard button searches the app’s name on Google Search.
- Some users are seeing that keyboard button change to an arrow/open shortcut, allowing you to quickly open an app right from the keyboard.
- Google only appears to be testing this with a small number of users, with unclear plans for a wider rollout.
The Pixel Launcher‘s search bar is already one of its best features,…
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