Google Pixel Launcher rolling out option switch to a different search provider in EU
9to5google.com
Google is rolling out a Pixel Launcher update that delivers the ability to switch the default search provider from Google, but only in the EU

Was very excited about this but turns out I can only use DuckDuckGo app, not DuckDuckGo in Firefox. I’m afraid this feature won’t really be usable for me since I rely on FF add-ons and synchronization.

  • sajranOPEnglish
    2·
    3 months ago

    This is specifically about the search bar in the Pixel launcher. It’s just how they implemented the feature - it requires the app.

    • cosmicrookie@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      Ah sorry, have never owned a pixel. So the search bar is not just a widget that you can remove or replace with different widget?

      • sajranOPEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        Yup, it’s part of the home screen and can’t be disabled or replaced. Until today it could only search Google so it’s a big step in the right direction anyway.

        • normonatorEnglish
          1·
          3 months ago

          Well it used to be able to launch the assistant but they removed the only useful function it had.