PIXEL SEARCH BAR CHANGES TO A MORE GENERIC GOOGLE UI

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Google has replaced Pixel's distinctive on-device search overlay with the standard Google app search, prioritising web and AI (Gemini) results and making Pixel search feel more generic and less tightly integrated with the launcher. While this aligns with Google's AI-first strategy and simplifies access to AI Mode, it weakens Pixel's unique identity and slows everyday local search for users who valued speed and cohesion.