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 ...

Launchers are a type of mobile application native to the Android operating system, serving as total home screen replacements. Owing to Android's open and flexible nature, developers have been able to ...

It can be hard to let go of legends, but that's what many Android users are facing this month, as news of Nova Launcher — which has often been heralded as one of the best third-party Android launchers ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

After years as the Android customization go-to, things are seeming dire for Nova Launcher, and we might be saying our goodbyes to the iconic launcher that helped shape the Android platform. It was ...

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Can't we fork an open source launcher that is close to Nova and add the finishing touches? I can donate time, tokens and Android skills, having fought with it since the Android uuh, Eclair, on the HTC ...