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Nova Launcher Has Been Acquired

Kellen July 19, 2022 46

Don't freak out just yet, but yes, Nova Launcher, the launcher so many of you use and that has been a core part of your Android experience for years, has been acquired. A "behind the scenes" service that helps developers use deep links to direct users to...

Nova Launcher 8.0 Beta Arrives, Adds Material You Custom Color Schemes

Kellen July 15, 2022 26

Nova Launcher picked up a substantial update today that you'll want to grab if you want a "rebased" launcher experience with Material You custom colors, new settings, new gestures, and more. Nova Launcher 8 is here in beta form! The changelog is fairly brief,...

Nova Launcher Prime’s Yearly $0.99 Sale is Here

Kellen December 23, 2021 25

As we close out each year, there are some guarantees that we can't seem to avoid both in good and bad. There is the whining from media about the week they are about to spend in Vegas for CES. Samsung's new Galaxy S phone leaks go into overdrive. And Nova...

Nova Launcher 7 Goes Stable for All

Tim September 2, 2021 22

Nova Launcher 7, the major update we've all been waiting for, has gone stable. After months of testing and bug squashing, the update is rolling out to all in a slow and orderly fashion via Google Play. If you weren't aware this was happening, it's time to hype...

Nova Launcher 7 Beta Hits Google Play With the Goods

Tim July 21, 2021 16

Earlier in the year, the developer behind Nova Launcher released version 7 of the beloved launcher app in beta form, but it wasn't made available via Google Play. It was only usable via sideloading the app. This week, the Nova Launcher 7 beta has hit Google...

Nova Launcher 7 Hits Beta and It’s a Huge Update

Kellen January 2, 2021 34

The developers behind Nova Launcher had a last minute surprise up their sleeves just prior to 2020 ending. In a somewhat limited beta release, Nova Launcher 7 is here and it's a pretty major update. First posted a couple of days ago and updated several times...

Nova Launcher Prime on Sale for Just $0.99

Tim December 24, 2020 17

I feel like every holiday season, the price for Nova Launcher Prime comes down to $1. It truly is a magical time of year. If you're one of the people who has yet to get Nova Launcher Prime, the paid unlock for all of Nova Launcher's premium features, now is...

Nova Launcher Gets More Android 11 Icon Shapes in Latest Beta

Tim September 2, 2020 21

Members of the beta for Nova Launcher will be greeted to a few new adaptive icon shapes this week, with Flower, Pebble, and Vessel being added from Android 11. When customizing app icon appearance in Nova's settings menu, these options will now be available,...