A funny thing happened somewhere along my personal Android journey. Back in the days of Android 2.x, I used to use custom launchers like nobody’s business. Whether it was ADWLauncher, LauncherPro, or ...

There are a lot of very good launchers designed to replace the stock Android launcher, and the fact that many of them have millions of downloads speaks to the underwhelming nature of the stock version ...

There’s a new Pixel-inspired launcher available for those who want a similar experience to Google’s flagship Android handsets but with a bit more freedom to express themselves. In fact, this new ...

Still yearning the loss of Nova Launcher? This alternative home screen application for Android has it beat in several key ...

When it comes to Android customization, the launcher is the holy grail. This is where it’s at. It’s the trump card Android has always had over iOS. It’s what makes Android the most customizable ...

Evie Launcher is a performance-oriented Google Now Launcher alternative that’s always been about unique features, but its latest update adds in a news feed and apes two of the most popular features ...

Don’t like the Samsung UI? Join the party — there are thousands of people that detest all of the slowness that comes with it, on top of all the extra bloatware that Samsung piles inside. There are ...

Manufacturer-specific launchers are pre-installed on devices and are often optimized to work seamlessly with the brand’s hardware and software. These launchers provide a cohesive experience while ...

Matthew is the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police. He's been gaming since his first taste of a TI-99 at four years old. Matthew has been an Android user since the HTC Hero and has covered ...