After spending just 5 minutes with Octopi, I made it my default home screen launcher - it's that perfect! There are free and Pro versions. Last year, Nova Launcher, one of the most popular third-party ...

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 ...

When Android phones first took off over a decade ago, custom launchers were all the rage. The idea of completely transforming your phone’s look and feel was a huge draw for enthusiasts—and even ...

My Redmagic 10 Pro is my current daily driver. However, its stock launcher is the definition of “just good enough to get by.” It works, but it is bland. I did what every Android owner does and went on ...

It’s rare that I encounter an Android launcher I’ve never heard of before, but Stario Launcher is one such example. The project has been ongoing since 2024 and has somehow flown well below the radar.

Although stock launchers give you a clean setup for your phone's home screen, they're pretty limited in terms of customization. The cracks start showing up when you try to move widgets to any part of ...

One of the best things about Android is that it is an open system built on top of an open-source project. Unlike Apple's locked-down mobile OS, Android is the opposite; allowing many core apps to be ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...