Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority My colleague Mitja Rutnik tackles this challenge differently. He first targets the home screen of his Pixel, then focuses on targeted notification management to get ahead of the pings, and then tackles Modes to automate some of the important processes on his device. As I said, we all have different … Read More “Survey suggests this is the preferred first step when setting up an Android phone” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s fair to say that Nova Launcher was once the pinnacle of the Android launcher space. While many of its loyal fans still believe it is, there’s no doubt it has experienced some ups and downs in recent years. You likely know the Nova Launcher story by now. The app … Read More “How I stopped Nova Launcher from tracking me without sacrificing my setup” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority If you’re not sure what that is, open your phone’s dialer right now. See those 10 numbers and accompanying letters? These were originally printed on devices with physical buttons. You’ll still find this layout used on modern dumb phones, as it’s hugely efficient in terms of space utilization and typing … Read More “I thought I’d hate this Android launcher inspired by dumb phones, but I was so wrong” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority For over a decade, Nova Launcher was the first app I installed on any new Android device. It was the gold standard for customization, offering a level of control that manufacturer skins simply could not match. It was clean, it was fast. Whether you wanted a pixel-perfect layout or complex … Read More “I used Nova Launcher for 10 years, but I’m officially done with it” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Nova Launcher v8.6.8 beta includes a built-in AI assistant that provides contextual insights based on your calendar, contacts, and app usage. There’s also an included AI chatbot. Code indicates a recurring “Nova Plus” subscription tier is coming, offering higher AI limits and faster responses, separate from the legacy “Nova … Read More “Nova Launcher could soon add a proactive AI assistant, and more” »
TL;DR The latest Niagara Launcher update introduces Niagara Studio. Users can now enjoy deeper customization with expanded Anycons styles, such as Stellar and Watercolor. The update boosts productivity by integrating web suggestions and quick calculations directly into the search bar. Niagara Launcher is one of the best launchers around for Android users seeking focus. It … Read More “This popular Android launcher got a major customization overhaul” »
