How I stopped Nova Launcher from tracking me without sacrificing my setup
Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s fair to say that Nova Launcher was once the pinnacle of the Android launcher space. While many of its loyal fans still believe it…
There’s never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher
Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s always exciting when a product receives a new software update, but I can’t help but shudder nowadays when Google TV rolls one out. With…
Pixel launcher Google Photos search could be just the start
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be getting Photos ready to support the ability to search through your pics from the Pixel launcher. Evidence in both…
I thought I’d hate this Android launcher inspired by dumb phones, but I was so wrong
Andy Walker / Android Authority If you’re not sure what that is, open your phone’s dialer right now. See those 10 numbers and accompanying letters? These were originally printed on…
I used Nova Launcher for 10 years, but I’m officially done with it
Andy Walker / Android Authority For over a decade, Nova Launcher was the first app I installed on any new Android device. It was the gold standard for customization, offering…
Google tweaks the Pixel Launcher in Android 16 QPR1 to leave more space for your apps
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released the first Android 16 QPR 1 beta build for Pixel devices. The update introduces the Material 3 Expressive design changes that…
Google, please make Pixel Launcher backups a reality
Andy Walker / Android Authority I often spend hours delicately tweaking my home screen, hand-picking each element and determining their best placement to ensure my device is perfect for my…
From Nova to Niagara Launcher: I have no regrets
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority For many years, Nova Launcher was my go-to Android launcher. However, after a brief period using the standard Pixel Launcher, I found myself craving…
I ditched Pixel Launcher for Microsoft Launcher and I don’t regret it
Andy Walker / Android Authority When you think of Microsoft, the likes of Windows, Office, and Bing probably come to mind. I doubt that “creator of a brilliant Android launcher”…
These are the Nova Launcher features I want to see on Pixels
Joe Maring / Android Authority I’m a big fan of the Pixel Launcher. So much so, that I actually ditched Nova Launcher when I switched from OnePlus to a Google…