Discover how these Android apps can bring back the best features of Windows Phone, including live tiles and iconic design.

Niagara Launcher, one of the most popular apps in the Google Play Store, has received a significant update. It now includes a backup feature, which many users have requested. The news about Niagra’s ...

Third-party launchers used to solve a problem that Android phones no longer have.

I vividly remember the early days of the awesome CyanogenMod custom ROM, which essentially turbocharged an average Android phone’s software to give it loads of extra features and settings. With the ...

I have been using Nova Launcher for about 6 years (paid). I am still using version 6.2.19. There have been no useful innovations in the software since that version. The version 7 rewrite actually ...

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 ...

The great thing about Android phones is that you can customize them however you like. You can use third-party launchers to explore features you might not know about. Icon and widget packs can ...

Samsung Galaxy phones offer more home screen control than many users realize, especially with the right One UI settings and ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Pardon my ignorance, but what do these launchers do that the stock launcher doesn't do? I have a Pixel 5a, I swipe up, touch an icon, and a program launches. I can long press one of them and drag it ...