When I get a new phone, more often than not, I’ll jump right into installing my favorite third-party apps. So, when the Google Pixel 8 landed at my door, you best believe I wanted to shove a new launcher on it as soon as possible. But, as this year is about breaking habits, I challenged myself to use Pixel Launcher to build a distraction-free, highly productive home screen experience that’ll keep my digital wanderings to a minimum.
My core Pixel Launcher setup: Settings, toggles, and switches
First, let’s discuss my philosophy for this challenge and the tool. Pixel Launcher is restrictive by nature, which makes it the perfect platform for a productivity-first experiment. My setup utilizes the default settings and features provided by a handful of third-party apps and widgets. Don’t worry; I’ve also limited myself to just three screens.