Nova Launcher is under new ownership as of last week, and the popular launcher's latest update may be breaking the app.

Nova Launcher has a new motivated owner, but after the latest version debuted ads and additional trackers, I'm not convinced ...

Back in July 2022, when mobile app metrics firm Branch acquired the popular and well-regarded Nova Launcher for Android, the app’s site put up one of those self-directed FAQ posts about it. Under the ...

A developer who worked on Nova Launcher has confirmed layoffs. The company that acquired Nova Launcher has laid off nearly the entire team that worked on the popular launcher since its early days. The ...

First it was ChatGPT Go getting ads, now your Home Screen can’t escape them. It’s the Ad-pocalypse. Image: Irene Okpanachi / Talk Android Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on ...

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...

Nova launcher, arguably the most popular third-party launcher on Android, is officially shutting down and leading to an outpour of support for the app on social media. Nova's founder and original ...

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 ...

Nova Launcher has long been a beloved choice for Android users seeking a customizable and feature-rich experience, standing out as a top alternative to the standard Google Pixel Launcher. With its ...

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On January 20, 2026, Nova Launcher announced in an 'Update' post that 'Instabridge has acquired Nova Launcher.' Instabridge is a Swedish company that develops products that help millions of people ...