Google is quietly testing a better app launch shortcut for the Pixel Launcher

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TL;DRCurrently, when you search for an app on the Pixel Launcher, tapping the bottom-right keyboard button searches the app’s name on Google Search.Some users are seeing that keyboard button change to an arrow/open shortcut, allowing you to quickly open an app right from the keyboard.Google only appears to be testing this with a small number of users, with unclear plans for a wider rollout.The Pixel Launcher‘s search bar is already one of its best features, allowing you to quickly perform a Google Search or find an app right from your home screen. According to some user reports, it appears that the latter functionality may soon receive a notable upgrade.As it stands today, when you search for an app with the Pixel Launcher’s search bar, the top result is the installed application on your phone. However, you have to tap the app icon in the results to open it. If you tap the search button at the bottom right of your keyboard, the Pixel Launcher (annoyingly) searches for the app name on Google rather than opening it.