Previous hints of this feature were already discovered in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 code, but today we are showcasing how it has actually been implemented and what it will look like in the QPR1 stable release.

By accessing the home screen settings, you'll be greeted by a new "Search bar settings" sub-menu, which will let you disable or enable the feature. When enabled, you'll be able to completely customize the look of the bar, from the hue and saturation to the shortcut.

Source: Mystic Leaks.

Google search bar on the home screen? Pretty sure removing it from the home screen was always an option. I don't recall having it on any of my stock android phones.

I think my wording might had confused you. That is why I edited the title.

This is new on Google Pixel Launcher. I don't think other Android phone vendors use that.

I have a pixel and will be glad to remove the widget from my screen entirely