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I ditched the Pixel Launcher for Octopi and finally fixed my home screen's biggest flaws

For years, the same names have dominated the "best Android launchers" lists. Nova Launcher, Niagara, Action, and Microsoft are all familiar names to those exploring third-party launchers. But when ...
Android Authority

After its latest setbacks, there’s simply no reason to stick with Nova Launcher

When I wrote about Nova Launcher’s demise nearly six months ago, I never imagined it would be revived in 2026. Yet, here we are — somehow, Nova Launcher has returned. After the app was sold by its ...
Android

Google App Replacing Pixel Launcher Search, And It's Reportedly Intentional

The Google app is replacing the Pixel Launcher search. Tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens the Google app. This appears to be an intentional change rather than a bug. This change means you now ...
Android

Pixel Launcher to Get a Fresh Paint Job in Android 16 QPR2

Android 16 QPR2 gives the Pixel Launcher search bar a refreshed, more colorful look, with lighter shades in dark mode, more vibrant tones in light mode, and updated icons for better contrast. The ...
9to5google

Pixel Launcher gets vibrant Dynamic Color in Android 16 QPR2

Android 16 QPR2 is a sizable update that includes an updated color palette for the recently redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar. Google starts by updating the larger background container. When the ...