While some Android devices have had KitKat 4.4 for a while now, many other Android smartphones are just now getting access to this update. If you’ve recently made the switch to Android 4.4 KitKat, ...

A few years ago, a launcher would be the first app many people installed on a new Android phone. Yet as the native phone software has gotten better, launchers have become less essential. But that's ...

Android launchers let you replace your default home screen. Six top launchers offer unique features, styles, and pricing. A new launcher can make your phone feel fresh and faster. One of the main ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

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The beauty of Android is that, often, no matter what phone you have, you can fully tune it to look just how you want it to. Third-party launchers offer options you might never have tried. Icon and ...

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 ...

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 ...

It can be hard to let go of legends, but that's what many Android users are facing this month, as news of Nova Launcher — which has often been heralded as one of the best third-party Android launchers ...