I brought my phone back to the Windows XP golden age with this Android launcher

Windows Launcher for Android recreates the old-school Windows XP look and feel for free, while being compatible with most ...
Android Authority

I tried loads of unconventional Android launchers, and these are my favorites

Pie Launcher combines an option wheel with quick gestures to launch apps in one smooth motion. By default, it displays a completely icon-free screen, but the circular pie menu pops up when you touch ...
Android Authority

Nova Launcher is shutting down, and Android fans are heartbroken

Nova Launcher, one of Android’s best customization tools, is shutting down for good. Founder Kevin Barry made the announcement over the weekend, confirming that he’s leaving the company that owns Nova ...
Android Police

Nova Launcher’s creator steps away, leaving its future in doubt

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
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This free XP‑style launcher turns your Android into a nostalgia machine (and it’s absurdly good)

If you haven’t noticed, our 2025-era Android phones are extremely powerful compared to full desktop PCs from 24 years ago. That means, in theory, you should be able to run something that at least ...
Android Police

Third-party Android launcher developers join forces to vent their frustrations to Google

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
Ars Technica

Nova Launcher, savior of cruft-filled Android phones, is on life support

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 ...
Lifehacker

Customize Your Android With One of These Seven Alternative Launchers

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...