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Back in July 2022, when mobile app metrics firm Branch acquired the popular and well-regarded Nova Launcher for Android, the app’s site put up one of those self-directed FAQ posts about it. Under the ...

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It’s safe to say that Nova Launcher has experienced some ups and downs in recent years, but somehow, it’s still going. Since 2022, it was sold by its founders to owners who left it dormant for years.

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

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, ...

Nova Launcher is back, but it's not all good news. Late last year, one of Android’s most iconic home screen launchers confirmed its eventual death, only to receive one final update. Then, after a few ...

A developer who worked on Nova Launcher has confirmed layoffs. The company that acquired Nova Launcher has laid off nearly the entire team that worked on the popular launcher since its early days. The ...

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The popular Nova Launcher is unexpectedly back in development after the original team left, apparently marking a return. The app received two quick updates (v8.1.3 and v8.1.4) focused on stability and ...

I vividly remember the early days of the awesome CyanogenMod custom ROM, which essentially turbocharged an average Android phone’s software to give it loads of extra features and settings. With the ...

Pardon my ignorance, but what do these launchers do that the stock launcher doesn't do? I have a Pixel 5a, I swipe up, touch an icon, and a program launches. I can long press one of them and drag it ...