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Nova Launcher Stable Update Includes Android O Notification Badges, Round Searchbar Styling

Tim June 7, 2017 22

An update to the stable version of Nova Launcher is now rolling out to Google Play, bringing with it the same changes beta users saw a couple of weeks ago. Inside, stable users will find Android O style notification badges (dots), a round searchbar styling (...

#TBT: TSF Shell and SBP Mobile Shell Were the 3D Launchers of the Future

Tim February 9, 2017 24

2011 through early 2012 was a time when "3D Launchers" were getting a lot of attention, but don't ask me why. They seemed janky, never running completely smooth on our underpowered Android smartphones, and for the most part, they were ridiculously expensive. ...

Nova Launcher is 5 Years Old, Big 5.0 Update Released to Celebrate

Tim December 13, 2016 73

Wow, Nova Launcher is 5 years old. What a trip. To celebrate such a joyous occasion, the team behind one of the better 3rd-party launcher apps available for Android launched a new update, labeled as Version 5.0. How fitting! Inside this update, users will find...

Nova Launcher Beta Update Brings Nougat-Styled Launcher Shortcuts, Weather in Search Bar

Tim October 27, 2016 94

An update for Nova Launcher Beta is headed out today on Google Play, bringing the look of Google's latest App Shortcuts (pictured above) feature to all Nova users. Additionally, the developer also lists a backport of some Android 7.1 launcher shortcuts to...

Google’s Reported ‘Nexus Launcher’ Just Became ‘Pixel Launcher’ (Updated: Download)

Tim September 12, 2016 78

In early August, word was out that Google was renaming and redesigning its launcher experience, now carrying the name of Nexus Launcher. An .apk file for the launcher was even leaked, allowing all to enjoy it if they so chose to. Today, known HTC leakster @...

DEAL: Get Nova Launcher Prime for Just a $1

Tim June 21, 2016 29

If Nova Launcher is a treasure chest inside of an old cave, Nova Launcher Prime is the key that opens it. For who knows how long, Nova Launcher Prime is on sale for just $0.99, down from its usual price of $4.99. With the Prime key, users unlock many of the...

Remember ADW Launcher? It Just Got Its First Major Update in Years to V2.0

Kellen June 17, 2016 38

The last time I wrote about ADW Launcher was in October of 2012, where I said it had returned from the dead. Since I already took that metaphor, I'm not exactly sure what to say now that it has returned some four years later. That's right, ADW Launcher or...

That Was Quick: Nova Launcher Beta Updated With Android N “DP2” Folders

Tim April 14, 2016 25

With yesterday's launch of Developer Preview 2 for Android N, Google introduced a new look for folders. While it's nothing too innovative, the developer behind Nova Launcher has spared no time in bringing the new look to his app, allowing anyone and everyone...