Nova Launcher has been acquired by analytics company Branch
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Hopefully, this isn’t the end of an era for Android launchers

Since a few folks seem unaware of this, I’m posting anew for visibility.

  • aleph@lemm.eeEnglish
    372·
    8 months ago

    Free - Lawnchair | Kvaesisto
    Paid - Niagara Launcher

    • spankinspinach@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      121·
      8 months ago

      Shoutout for Niagara. High quality reliable launcher. Only switched away after 2+ years cuz I got a little bored of the interface

      • Lemonparty@lemm.eeEnglish
        9·
        8 months ago

        I got bored but then I noticed almost immediately how I spend so much extra time just navigating my phone on other launchers. So I switched back and then they released a wallpaper that has a fun cat in it and now he’s my home screen homey and I’m good

        • spankinspinach@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          1·
          8 months ago

          Well now I have to go look into this kvaesisto!

          Edit: how do you find the interface? I looked at the photos and it looks very interesting, kind of has some Sesame type system wide search functionality?

          For those interested: https://kvaesitso.mm20.de/

    • FrostKing@lemmy.worldEnglish
      41·
      8 months ago

      I used Niagara free for quite a while. It does have a fair few features locked behind the paywall, but it’s certainly usable.

    • AmbientChaos@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      21·
      8 months ago

      Niagara’s free version is still pretty great too. I usually pay for apps but don’t want a subscription for my launcher, so I use it in free mode. Despite the limitations it’s methodology of getting you to the app you’re looking for as quickly as possible is a game changer. I don’t know if I’ll be able to go back to icons and folders + app drawer launchers haha