by dbadmin | Nov 5, 2025 | Android Launchers, News
TL;DR Nova Launcher’s fate looked uncertain as of September, with no original developers left to work on it. Last month, a surprise update arrived supposedly based on previously prepared code. This week it’s followed by a new update, including bug fixes and stability...
by dbadmin | Oct 30, 2025 | Android, Android Launchers, News
TL;DR Nova Launcher appeared to have shut down for good last month when its founder, Kevin Barry, left its parent company Branch Metrics. The launcher received a rare update on the Google Play Store today, its first since May 2024. The update includes new features and...
by dbadmin | Oct 19, 2025 | Android apps, Android Launchers, Features
Saying that Nova Launcher had a profound impact on the Android we know and love today would be an understatement. The launcher endured over a dozen operating system versions and opened up a universe of customization to users. Not only that, it also made app search and...
by dbadmin | Oct 18, 2025 | Android apps, Android Launchers, Features
I’ve used almost every major Android launcher in recent years, some for a few days for testing purposes and others for years as the backbone of my smartphone’s home screen. These launchers range from the now-deprecated Nova Launcher to hot new properties like Octopi...
by dbadmin | Oct 6, 2025 | Android apps, Android Launchers, Features
Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority About 15 years ago, when I first switched from a Nokia to an Android phone, it wasn’t a mere choice; it was also a financial decision. I couldn’t afford to buy an iPhone, and its price, padded with hefty import fees, made it a...
by dbadmin | Sep 30, 2025 | Android Launchers, Features
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve been using Niagara Launcher for about a year now, and I’m genuinely impressed with the overall experience. There’s plenty to like about it, including its focus on simplicity, the ability to group notifications, and the...
