Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

The beauty of Android's operating system lies in its ability to be customized and tailored to your preferences. You can switch your default launcher and change how the icon appears on your Android ...

The Android ecosystem in 2025 continues to dominate the mobile landscape with its unparalleled ability to adapt to user preferences. Whether you prioritize sleek aesthetics, enhanced functionality, or ...

The latest Niagara Launcher update introduces Niagara Studio. Users can now enjoy deeper customization with expanded Anycons styles, such as Stellar and Watercolor. The update boosts productivity by ...

Google’s Android 17 Beta 1 introduces a refreshed Pixel Launcher search bar that ditches the thick Material You borders for a more translucent, minimalist look. The new design resembles an earlier ...

Up is down and down is up in Android 17 Beta 1. The first iteration of Google’s Android 17 update brings back a familiar design in place of the Pixel Launcher’s immovable search bar. Just two days ...

Third-party launchers used to solve a problem that Android phones no longer have.

Few users know that Android Auto has a developer mode. It’s a bit like discovering a secret passage in your own house. Once activated (tap Version ten times in the app), you gain access to ...

In December, Pixel Launcher search was replaced by the Google app. The Android 16 QPR3 March update compounds this design regression by removing the M3 Expressive search bar from the homescreen. Last ...

Currently, when you search for an app on the Pixel Launcher, tapping the bottom-right keyboard button searches the app’s name on Google Search. Some users are seeing that keyboard button change to an ...