pixel launcher is the home screen experience for the pixel and pixel xl phones by google. personalized information from google is just a swipe away. key features: • swipe right from your home screen to see personalized google cards that bring you news and personalized information, at just the right time. • quick access to google search on your primary home screen. • swipe up on the bottom favorites row to find your apps from a-z. • app suggestions bring the app you’re looking for to the top of your a-z list. • long-press on apps that support shortcuts to jump right into where you need to go or long-press on the shortcuts to drag them to the home screen.