Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. What does this mean? Well, apparently, Nova Launcher was already based on Launcher3, having made the switch for version 7, but now ...

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Branch acquires both Nova Launcher and Sesame Search. Nova Launcher's creator's experience will continue to show through the app as it's acquired by Branch. Branch looks to solve issues with "app ...

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...

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 ...

Nova Launcher has long been a beloved choice for Android users seeking a customizable and feature-rich experience, standing out as a top alternative to the standard Google Pixel Launcher. With its ...

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 ...

Mako is a gorgeous Android launcher, but it's more than just a minimalist dream. Here's why it's my home screen of choice for ...

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 ...