How to turn off 'app suggestions' in the Google Now Launcher in Android 6 (Marshmallow)  - moto g3

When opening the apps tray (circle with six dots) in Marshmallow, you will see the app suggestions at the top most part of your screen.


If you don't want the Google Now Launcher choosing what four apps show up at the top of the drawer, it takes just a few steps to remove them:

1. Open the Google App and tap on the three bars at the upper left and select "Settings"

2. At the bottom of the main settings, tap the toggle next to "App suggestions"

3. Tap Turn off  to confirm you no longer want app suggestions

Head back to your home screen and launch the app drawer — you'll no longer have app suggestions!

If you ever want so get the suggestions back, just head back into the same settings pane and toggle them back on.