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Samsung has an app called “Game Launcher” on its phones and a “Gaming Hub” on its smart displays (everything from smart TVs to projectors). This is a bit confusing since the two are basically the same app – and now they will have the same name. Samsung announced that it is rebranding the Launcher to Gaming Hub. Nothing will change but the shortcut used to launch the app. The Game Launcher is being rebranded to Gaming Hub The Gaming Hub was first introduced in 2022 and allows you to connect a wireless controller to…

Google Pixel smartphone users in Europe have reported seeing an option to change the default search engine. The option has been said to appear within the settings of Pixel Launcher, the default launcher for all Pixel smartphones. It is said that the option to change the search engine was offered by the tech giant to comply with the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) that recently came into effect. Notably, Apple also added support for alternative app marketplaces and allowed…

Google has officially confirmed the discontinuation of Google Assistant Driving Mode for Google Maps later this month, as previously observed in a series of deprecations. However, an update clarifies that only the App Launcher within the Assistant Driving Mode is going away. This mode allowed users to read and send messages, make calls, and control media using Google Maps. The removal follows the termination of the Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard in 2022, leaving behind a simplified interface with a bottom bar featuring…

Google is reportedly working on a new option for Google Pixel users to customize the default search engine on its Pixel Launcher. Regulators in various countries have urged Google to let users choose their Android search engine, and this new development may extend that choice to Pixel home screens. A recent build of the Pixel Launcher app in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 reveals a hidden option labeled “Search Engine.” Details are scarce and Google has not officially confirmed the feature. However, it suggests a potential shift…

Like most other popular Android launchers, the Pixel Launcher features a universal search function that can dig through your phone’s settings, apps, contacts, and online for results, all in one convenient place. The recently-launched Android 14 QPR 2 Beta 3 has a new version of said launcher and a pretty interesting hidden settings menu called “Search Engine”. Its description is pretty clear and straightforward – “Select the app you’ll use to search the web. This will affect search and content on your home screen.”…

If you need to find something on your Pixel device, you have a nifty search bar that you can use. when you search for something, you’ll see it bring up apps along with settings in the results. Now, according to a new report, the Pixel Launcher might also show quick settings as search results. The Google search bar in the Pixel Launcher acts like a universal search bar. When you type something, you’ll see it display all types of results. Firstly, it shows you web results because it’s a Google search bar first and…

There are a ton of different launchers available for Android. Niagara Launcher has been extremely popular for a while, and Nova Launcher even longer than that. Then there’s Smart Launcher, Microsoft Launcher, and so on. There are all types of launchers available, and Flow Productivity Launcher is a rather interesting one that many of you are probably not familiar with. The Flow Productivity Launcher simplifies smartphone usage, and helps you focus This launcher tries to simplify smartphone usage, basically. It keeps the…

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Wednesday said the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle, which successfully injected the Chandrayaan-3…

Niagara Launcher is easily one of the best launchers on Android these days, despite the fact it has its unique style, which is considerably different from what most users are used to. The latest Niagara Launcher update has been announced, and it delivers ‘Anycon’ icons for effortless customization. The Niagara Launcher is getting useful, auto-theme icons via the ‘Anycon’ update As part of this update, Niagara Launcher is getting three different Anycon packs. The Material Icon Pack, the Sticker Icon Pack, and the…

Launcher, an American aerospace company, faced a setback when its Orbiter spacecraft encountered a software anomaly and lost another vehicle right after a successful liftoff. The affected spacecraft -- Orbiter SN3 -- had been designed to carry smaller satellites, like cubesats, and position them in their orbits.Software anomaly causes uncontrollable rotation and power issuesOrbiter SN3 launched successfully on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on June 12 but soon started spinning uncontrollably after separating from its launch vehicle.…