Just over a year ago, you'll remember Ars reporting that our beloved Nova Launcher was on "life support" due to a previous buyout from Branch Metrics, a company that collects user analytics and sells ...

So I've been trying different launchers but I just can't find one similar to Nova. Then my tablet got the "update" (forgot to disable) with the app drawerwwith adds. So I uninstall 8.x and went back ...

After years as the Android customization go-to, things are seeming dire for Nova Launcher, and we might be saying our goodbyes to the iconic launcher that helped shape the Android platform. It was ...

There was once a time when Nova Launcher was the best Android launcher in the world. If you bought the premium version, you might very well feel compelled to continue using it. Sadly, now is the time ...

As a Google Pixel user, I’m admittedly pretty far from the open source ideal of Android, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy open source apps. While I don’t use a ton of them, I surprised myself ...

Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher is stepping away from the forever-loved Android launcher app. Why they are stepping away is an important question and goes back to Nova ...

The Android operating system is a staple in the mobile smartphone space. Android 16 recently received a huge redesign, and the OS as a whole has a higher market share ...

Lawnchair brings the Pixel experience to non-Pixel Android devices ...

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...

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

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

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