I've been using a Verizon-branded Nexus 6 for a while now. It's a stellar device with the purest tasting Lollipop you'll find on the market. But there are times when I miss the good old Nova Launcher.

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Nova Launcher is by far the most popular launcher for Android, and it now it’s under new management. Branch, a company that provides analytical data and metrics among other things, has acquired Nova ...

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Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Nova Launcher picked up a substantial update today that you’ll want to grab if you want a “rebased” launcher ...

Not all home screens are created equal. Some offer more features than you'll most likely ever use. But what happens when you get that home screen dialed into perfection and then... you lose your phone ...

Installing a new icon pack adds a fresh coat of paint to your trusty phone or tablet. Here's how to do it in a few short steps. Scott Webster has spent the better part of his adult life playing with ...

There was a time when Android home screen and launcher replacements were all the rage, producing sometimes riveting, sometimes revolting setups. These days, things have settled down a bit, especially ...

Because Android is an open-source operating system, other tech manufacturers have been able to create alternate versions of Android in their own images. These alternate versions are what we refer to ...

Nova Launcher 8.0 has arrived in beta with a number of added functions and features for the most popular third-party Android launcher. Announced by the official Nova Launcher Twitter account, this ...