Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. During that time he has reviewed hundreds of ...

The beauty of Android is that, often, no matter what phone you have, you can fully tune it to look just how you want it to. Third-party launchers offer options you might never have tried. Icon and ...

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 ...

I've tried all the big names in the world of home screen launchers, but only one is actually worth replacing your stock launcher with.

Android is an open OS that is full of fun, customizable options. One of these options includes changing the app launcher. The app launcher is the app you interact with when using your phone. You don't ...

In recent years, iOS has started to catch up to Android when it comes to customization, but Android is still well in the lead. That's partly because it supports alternative launchers, which replace of ...

Android launchers let you replace your default home screen. Six top launchers offer unique features, styles, and pricing. A new launcher can make your phone feel fresh and faster. One of the main ...

The Google app is reportedly replacing Pixel Launcher search. This is apparently an intentional change, and not a bug.

These off-the-beaten-path Android home screen enhancers aren't like anything else out there — and that's exactly what makes 'em so special. I think at this point, it’s safe to say I’m an Android ...

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 ...