Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free) ...

If you are bored with the monotonous look of your Android smartphone and want to experiment a bit, here are some launchers ...

By default, both bars offer the same set of buttons, connecting us with voice input, Google Lens, and AI Mode. But in the Google search bar widget, users have been able to swap that AI Mode shortcut ...

Developers of a few popular third-party Android launchers have come together. They are urging Google to ensure gesture navigation, app switcher, and other aspects work reliably on custom launchers.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

The Pixel Launcher's search bar received a UI revamp with Android 16 QPR1, giving it a Material makeover and bringing its design closer to the dedicated Google Search widget. It also introduced a ...

The beauty of Android's operating system lies in its ability to be customized and tailored to your preferences. You can switch your default launcher and change how the icon appears on your 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 ...

The Pixel Launcher search bar recently underwent a redesign mirroring that of the Google Search widget in 2025 during an ...