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Android launchers used to matter—here's why I don't bother with them anymore

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

I tried loads of unconventional Android launchers, and these are my favorites

Pie Launcher combines an option wheel with quick gestures to launch apps in one smooth motion. By default, it displays a completely icon-free screen, but the circular pie menu pops up when you touch ...
Android Authority

This is my favorite Android launcher, and it's not the one you think

My Redmagic 10 Pro is my current daily driver. However, its stock launcher is the definition of “just good enough to get by.” It works, but it is bland. I did what every Android owner does and went on ...
Android Police

I always change the launcher on my Android phone: Here's why

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 ...
Lifehacker

Customize Your Android With One of These Seven Alternative 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 ...