Survey suggests Nova Launcher remains one of Android’s darling apps

Nova Launcher has seen its ups and downs, but with its recent purchase, do our readers still feel enamored by it? Our survey results are in!

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free)

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free) ...
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Pixel Launcher search bar gets a ‘redesign’ in Android 17 Beta 1

The Pixel Launcher search bar recently underwent a redesign mirroring that of the Google Search widget in 2025 during an ...

Pixel Launcher search bar gets a much-needed upgrade in Android 17 Beta 1

The Pixel Launcher's search bar received a UI revamp with Android 16 QPR1, giving it a Material makeover and bringing its design closer to the dedicated Google Search widget. It also introduced a ...

4 Free Android Launchers That Users Swear By

If you are bored with the monotonous look of your Android smartphone and want to experiment a bit, here are some launchers ...

Android 17 finally brings custom shortcuts to the Pixel Launcher search bar

By default, both bars offer the same set of buttons, connecting us with voice input, Google Lens, and AI Mode. But in the Google search bar widget, users have been able to swap that AI Mode shortcut ...

I didn't expect Microsoft to nail an Android launcher. Here's why it stuck

Microsoft making my favorite launcher was not on my bingo card ...