Nova Launcher, one of Android's most loved customization tools, is now going away for good and Android fans are not taking it ...

Kevin Barry had been working on open sourcing the launcher, but said he was told to stop work on that project.

Niagara is one of the unique launchers that gives a unique and less tempting look to your home screen. If you find the colorful icons in the app drawer overwhelming, Niagara Launcher is the perfect ...

Nova Launcher is by far the most popular launcher for Android, and it now it’s under new management. Branch, a company that provides analytical data and metrics among other things, has acquired Nova ...

I certainly miss Nova Launcher's features, but the Pixel Launcher felt good enough for daily use — until I tried Smart ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Want to feel old in Android years? Nova Launcher is 7 years old. You’ve been using Nova Launcher since Ice ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Don’t freak out just yet, but yes, Nova Launcher, the launcher so many of you use and that has been a core ...

Nova Launcher. This 3rd party Android launcher has been one of the top apps for Android since, well, forever. Nova Launcher is arguably the first launcher, for those who use them, that most people ...

Back at I/O 2017, Google released an updated version of the Android O Developer Preview. With it came some small graphical changes including the addition of notification dots that appear on top of an ...

Ryan is a tech/science writer, skeptic, lover of all things electronic, and Android fan. In his spare time he reads golden-age sci-fi and sleeps, but rarely at the same time. His wife tolerates him as ...

The Nova Launcher Version 5.0 is now live, just in time for its anniversary. The Android launcher gained popularity because of its endless options for customization. The new version is equipped with a ...