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 ...

Android smartphone lying on a wooden surface with app icons visible on the screen. - D. Prameswara/Shutterstock Unlike iPhones that look identical from a software perspective, Android phones from ...

You just got your shiny new Android phone, sign into your Google account, and suddenly every part of your life is synced, tracked, and nudged by recommendations you never asked for. It's convenient, ...

In 2025, the landscape of free and open-source Android apps has evolved to offer users an unparalleled level of customization, productivity, and entertainment. These apps not only reshape how you ...

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

The developers behind Nova Launcher consistently release updates, ensuring that the app remains fresh with new features and bug fixes, making it a reliable choice for users who value customization and ...

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

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Nova Launcher, a longtime frontrunner in the competition for ...

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 ...