Google readies feature to disable AI Mode shortcut on Pixel Launcher search bar
In a move that could offer more control to users, Google is reportedly planning to introduce further customization options in the "Customize Pixel Search Box" section. This development was discovered by Android Authority, and while an official rollout date has yet to be announced, the feature is expected soon.
One of the anticipated changes is the ability to disable Google's AI Mode, which has been integrated into the Pixel Launcher's search bar. The latest version of the Google app (v16.26.64) contains strings indicating these changes, suggesting that the feature is nearly ready.
For those who wish to disable AI Mode once it becomes available, here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Open the Google App: Start by opening the Google app on your Pixel device. 2. Access Settings: Navigate to the settings section within the Google app. 3. Customize Pixel Search Box: Look for the "Customize Pixel Search Box" option and tap on it. 4. Toggle Off AI Mode: You should see a toggle for AI Mode. Tap the toggle to turn it off, removing the AI Mode shortcut from the search bar.
It's worth noting that the AI Mode shortcut, alongside Lens and voice search buttons, was added to the search bar in an update to the Pixel Launcher. The dedicated UI for AI Mode suggests that Google aims to leave the door open for future customization possibilities.
Google has expanded AI Mode internationally, with India being the first country to receive the feature. However, until the official rollout, these steps are based on upcoming functionality and may be subject to change.
The new "Customize Pixel Search Box" section, which will allow manual activation of the AI Mode shortcut, is another anticipated addition. This development further underscores Google's commitment to providing users with more control over their search experience.
Stay tuned for more updates as Google continues to refine and roll out these new features.
- The upcoming changes in the "Customize Pixel Search Box" section might also include the option to enable or disable smartphones' smartphones' AI Mode, according to the latest version of the Google app.
- With the expansion of AI Mode to more countries, including India, and the planned addition of a manual activation option for the AI Mode shortcut, users will soon have greater control over their smartphones' gadgets' technology, such as the Pixel Launcher's search bar.
