Google Pixel phones come standard with the Pixel Launcher app as the default home screen. It's a popular choice among users, thanks to its seamless integration with Google's universal search feature. However, it is far from perfect, and there are features that users wish it had which are currently found on third party launchers — like the ability to display full app names, instead of truncating them.
Currently, the Pixel Launcher shortens app names like"Adobe Acrobat,""Amazon Shopping," or"Niagara Launcher" to fit four icons per row in the app drawer. This can be inconvenient for users trying to locate specific apps, as it can sometimes not be clear enough what the name of the app is just by looking at the icon. The issue extends to search results and the home screen, where space constraints are less of a concern.
This seemingly small change could have a significant impact on user experience, making it easier to identify and launch apps. It's just one of several updates coming to the Pixel Launcher in, and while these are still in beta and could still use much refining, we're very excited to see them fully fleshed out.
Johanna 'Jojo the Techie' is a skilled mobile technology expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience, specializing in the Google ecosystem and Pixel devices. Known for her user-friendly approach, she leverages her vast tech support background to provide accessible and insightful coverage on latest technology trends.