The OneUI 9 update for Samsung phones adds a Google search bar to the Home screen.

First reported Oct 29, 2026, 16:49 UTC

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• The OneUI 9 update for Samsung phones adds a Google search bar to the Home screen. Unlike other widgets, this search bar can't be removed by long-pressing it. 😒 You can take it off your Home screen with a few extra steps, though... — @brave (X), Oct 29, 2026, 16:49 UTC

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