Ars Technica

Open-Source Nova Launcher Thwarted?

Just over a year ago, you'll remember Ars reporting that our beloved Nova Launcher was on "life support" due to a previous buyout from Branch Metrics, a company that collects user analytics and sells ...
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I tried replacing the Start menu with an open-source launcher, and it's a huge upgrade

I've talked to no end about how bad the Windows 11 Start menu is and how I've replaced it with all sorts of alternatives in the past. But the world of software is never-ending, and there's always ...
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This open-source launcher is the only one I'd use instead of Steam Big Picture on a handheld PC

There's no doubt that Steam is the undisputed champ of handheld gaming PCs. There's the fact that SteamOS is faster than Windows, but also the existence of Steam Big Picture mode. It's not technically ...
Gizmochina

Are We Saying Goodbye To Nova Launcher? Development Slows & No Plans for Open-Source

After years as the Android customization go-to, things are seeming dire for Nova Launcher, and we might be saying our goodbyes to the iconic launcher that helped shape the Android platform. It was ...
Ars Technica

Open-Source Nova Launcher Thwarted?

Can't we fork an open source launcher that is close to Nova and add the finishing touches? I can donate time, tokens and Android skills, having fought with it since the Android uuh, Eclair, on the HTC ...