by dbadmin | Sep 11, 2025 | Android Launchers, News, Polls, Survey Results
Nova Launcher is dead. The news hit us long-time fans like a truck, marking the end of an era, one where Android was for ultimate customization and tinkering was king. However, anyone following Nova’s progress over the years (and the lack of it, more recently) would...
by dbadmin | Sep 9, 2025 | Android Launchers, Features
There’s no shortage of Android launchers for those seeking something beyond the default experience. I’ve tried many in my time, but one firmly stands out for Android enthusiasts: Nova Launcher. I used it for years, through various Android versions and on multiple...
by dbadmin | Sep 9, 2025 | Android Launchers, News
Credit: Nathan Drescher / Android Authority The team at Smart Launcher has reached out to Nova users, promising them a new, familiar home. The launcher has some of the same features as Nova, and the team is also working on supporting backup imports from Nova. The...
by dbadmin | Sep 8, 2025 | Android Launchers, Features
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Like many fans, news that Nova Launcher has hit the end of the road is a bad way to start my week. I’ve been a paid-up Nova Prime user since my Galaxy S2 and currently have the launcher padding out all the missing creature...
by dbadmin | Sep 8, 2025 | Android Launchers, News
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by dbadmin | Sep 8, 2025 | Android Launchers, News
Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Nova Launcher, one of Android’s best customization tools, is shutting down for good. Founder Kevin Barry made the announcement over the weekend, confirming that he’s leaving the company that owns Nova and that the launcher...
