Once the best Android launcher, Nova is now chasing data, ads, and AI-driven monetization over user control. I've switched, so should you.

In recent years, iOS has started to catch up to Android when it comes to customization, but Android is still well in the lead. That's partly because it supports alternative launchers, which replace of ...

Android launchers let you replace your default home screen. Six top launchers offer unique features, styles, and pricing. A new launcher can make your phone feel fresh and faster. One of the main ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

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My Redmagic 10 Pro is my current daily driver. However, its stock launcher is the definition of “just good enough to get by.” It works, but it is bland. I did what every Android owner does and went on ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Manufacturer-specific launchers are pre-installed on devices and are often optimized to work seamlessly with the brand’s hardware and software. These launchers provide a cohesive experience while ...

Developers of a few popular third-party Android launchers have come together. They are urging Google to ensure gesture navigation, app switcher, and other aspects work reliably on custom launchers.

Android smartphone lying on a wooden surface with app icons visible on the screen. - D. Prameswara/Shutterstock Unlike iPhones that look identical from a software perspective, Android phones from ...

It can be hard to let go of legends, but that's what many Android users are facing this month, as news of Nova Launcher — which has often been heralded as one of the best third-party Android launchers ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...