The Google Search bar widget is getting a new look on your phone. The new design places more emphasis on the customizable shortcuts.

Google is rolling out a redesign of the Search bar homescreen widget on Android that better emphasizes the optional shortcut.

With broader testing underway, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS.

The Google app on Android is rolling out a redesign of its Search bar home screen widget to all users after recent beta testing.

Summary Google is integrating a new AI Mode shortcut directly into the Pixel Launcher's prominent home screen search bar, making it a permanent fixture for many users.