There was once a time when Nova Launcher was the best Android launcher in the world. If you bought the premium version, you might very well feel compelled to continue using it. Sadly, now is the time ...

Thanks to a vibrant developer community, Android users have access to a fantastic selection of open-source apps. Whether you seek transparency, trust, or freedom from locked-down ecosystems, ...

Android smartphone lying on a wooden surface with app icons visible on the screen. - D. Prameswara/Shutterstock Unlike iPhones that look identical from a software perspective, Android phones from ...

Just over a year ago, you'll remember Ars reporting that our beloved Nova Launcher was on "life support" due to a previous buyout from Branch Metrics, a company that collects user analytics and sells ...

Open-source Android apps are transforming the way you interact with your smartphone, offering innovative solutions that prioritize transparency, security, and functionality. These apps are designed to ...

In 2025, the landscape of free and open-source Android apps has evolved to offer users an unparalleled level of customization, productivity, and entertainment. These apps not only reshape how you ...

My phone feels like a true gaming handheld thanks to this Android launcher.

Jolla, the Finnish smartphone startup that expanded the MeeGo open source project into its own Sailfish OS, has released its first Android launcher — to give users of Google’s mobile platform a taster ...

After years as the Android customization go-to, things are seeming dire for Nova Launcher, and we might be saying our goodbyes to the iconic launcher that helped shape the Android platform. It was ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

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It made my home screen feel organized again ...