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 ...

Most Android smartphones and tablets already use a custom interface; these are the icons, the layout, and the starter wallpapers that the phone-maker uses to create its own look and feel. However, fun ...

Beta version 8.0.17 of Nova Launcher was recently released, with improvements for users migrating from version 7. Nova Launcher stands out for its customization and open access, making it a top choice ...

If you’ve ever used a third-party launcher to replace the home screen on your Android device, you’ve probably at least tried Nova Launcher. Despite tens of millions of downloads, Nova Launcher ...

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 ...

The original developer is still working on the project, but far fewer resources are now supporting the launcher. The original developer is still working on the project, but far fewer resources are now ...

The news is a sad day for Android enthusiasts. Nova Launcher’s founder, Kevin Barry, has left the project after its acquisition by Branch. Barry had been preparing to open-source the app, but was ...

Nova Launcher, one of Android's most loved customization tools, is now going away for good and Android fans are not taking it ...

After nearly everyone working on the Nova Launcher, one of the most recognizable names in Android launchers, was laid off last year, founder Kevin Barry, Nova’s sole remaining developer, said this ...

The founder and original developer of Nova Launcher, Kevin Barry, has retired from developing the popular Android launcher. This essentially means the end for the launcher: it is unlikely that the app ...