by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Android, Android Launchers, News
TL;DR Nova Launcher’s recent updates lay the foundation for an ad-supported free tier — and add unfortunate bugs. App users on Reddit are reporting multiple issues that cause the launcher to crash during the setup process and hide their app icons. The latest Nova...
by dbadmin | Jan 20, 2026 | Android Launchers, News
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Swedish company Instabridge has acquired Nova Launcher from its previous owners, Branch Metrics. Instabridge pledges not to reinvent Nova Launcher but is exploring monetization options, including possible ad integration...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Android 16, Android Launchers, Features, Google, Google Pixel
Android 16 got its second major update earlier this week, with QPR2 rolling out as the December update for Pixel phones. This was such a significant milestone with many features we’ve heard about for months stepping out of testing and coming to our phones on a stable...
by dbadmin | Nov 22, 2025 | Android Launchers, Features, Google, Google Pixel
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Every year when I set up my new Pixel phone, I have a brief moment of doubt about sticking with the default Pixel Launcher. I think about all the great Android launchers I’ve tried in the past, all the interesting approaches...
by dbadmin | Nov 12, 2025 | Android Launchers, News
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Nova Launcher is getting yet another update with version 8.1.6 beta. The latest update resolves a bug that was causing the launcher to crash when performing a search in the app drawer. These regular updates might seem...
by dbadmin | Nov 6, 2025 | Android Launchers, News
Credit: Niagara Launcher TL;DR Niagara Launcher is receiving a new visual update, featuring a range of new themes and wallpapers. Unlike traditional minimalist wallpapers, Niagara is bringing several new intricately designed illustrations for wallpapers. The update...
