Google is testing a reposition of the search bar to the bottom within the Google App. This would make it significantly easier to click.

Recently, Android Authority spotted a flag in the Android 14 QPR1 beta that seems to indicate Google could soon implement a new "floating search bar" in various places in its launcher.

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

Google is rolling out a segmented Pixel Launcher search bar in Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 that resembles the recently updated search bar home screen widget.