Android smartphone lying on a wooden surface with app icons visible on the screen. - D. Prameswara/Shutterstock Unlike iPhones that look identical from a software perspective, Android phones from ...

A few years ago, a launcher would be the first app many people installed on a new Android phone. Yet as the native phone software has gotten better, launchers have become less essential. But that's ...

Manufacturer-specific launchers are pre-installed on devices and are often optimized to work seamlessly with the brand’s hardware and software. These launchers provide a cohesive experience while ...

Nova Launcher, one of Android’s best customization tools, is shutting down for good. Founder Kevin Barry made the announcement over the weekend, confirming that he’s leaving the company that owns Nova ...

A developer has created a simplified launcher for Android called Senior Home — Easy Launcher. The launcher is designed for older adults, beginners, and minimalists. Navigating your phone is more ...

It can be hard to let go of legends, but that's what many Android users are facing this month, as news of Nova Launcher — which has often been heralded as one of the best third-party Android launchers ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

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 ...

A developer has gone above and beyond to bring Windows XP (and Windows 95, 98, and ME) to your Android phone with a free launcher that blew me away with its attention to detail. When you purchase ...