Google Pixel Launcher rolling out option switch to a different search provider in EU
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Google is rolling out a Pixel Launcher update that delivers the ability to switch the default search provider from Google, but only in the EU

Was very excited about this but turns out I can only use DuckDuckGo app, not DuckDuckGo in Firefox. I’m afraid this feature won’t really be usable for me since I rely on FF add-ons and synchronization.

  • sajran@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
    3·
    8 months ago

    This is exactly what I thought about too. My knowledge about Android development is pretty limited but I might try to research that later.

    They could literally add a text field allowing you to enter the search URL to be opened in the default browser… But I guess making this feature actually good isn’t really in their interest.

    • SanguinePar@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      8 months ago

      Yeah - I’m kind of amazed they’re doing it at all unless they’re being made to maybe, by the EU or whatever.

      Hope you find a solution!

      • sajran@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
        3·
        8 months ago

        You’ve hit the nail on the head - they are forced to do it by the EU.

        Thanks!