Nova Launcher has been acquired by analytics company Branch
www.androidpolice.com
Hopefully, this isn’t the end of an era for Android launchers

Since a few folks seem unaware of this, I’m posting anew for visibility.

  • @lemmyinglyEnglish
    3•26 days ago

    So what’s the recommended replacement?

    I will not go back to the stock launcher because they’re dog water.

    • @SendMePhotos@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5•26 days ago

      I didn’t hear about it before but I now have Niagara launcher. It was weird at first but after a few days I love it.

      • @lemmyinglyEnglish
        1•25 days ago

        I’ve just tried it and it’s not for me.

        I quite like the hidden gestures on Nova. I hide my security related apps and use gestures on certain things to bring them up. Yes, it is a layer of security through obscurity and I know the Reddit/Lemmy echo chamber says it’s a bad thing, but I respectfully disagree.

    • @Oderus@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2•26 days ago

      Is the Microsoft Launcher something you’d try? I’ve had it for awhile and it’s great, though I’m no expert on launchers.