Published on: 2025-06-16 22:00:35
Andy Walker / Android Authority Foldable phones are marketed as flexible and adjustable, but their software often isn’t, especially when it comes to their launchers. You either use the first-party launcher, which usually has customization limitations, or a third-party alternative that’s designed with multiple devices in mind. I faced this issue with the vivo X Fold 2, but I believe I’ve finally found a solution with Octopi Launcher. I’ve been following the development of this launcher for over
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-27 21:00:06
Microsoft has introduced the successor to PowerToys Run, its quick launcher for power users, called the Command Palette. As The Verge notes, it now functions pretty much like Mac's Spotlight and will now let you search for apps, whole folders and single files, let you perform calculations just by typing on the search bar and let you do web searches without having to open a search engine. You can launch websites straight from the results it gives you, and it also lets you run system commands. The
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Andy Walker / Android Authority For years, Nova Launcher was my preferred Android launcher. Initially, its lengthy list of customization options attracted me, but its powerful search capabilities truly won me over. I could easily access obscure parts of an app directly from its search bar, saving time scrolling through app lists and reducing home screen clutter. There was no longer a need to pin important apps for easy access. However, this changed when I got a Pixel 8 and encountered Pixel Lau
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Andy Walker / Android Authority I often spend hours delicately tweaking my home screen, hand-picking each element and determining their best placement to ensure my device is perfect for my needs. This I do across all devices and launchers, even with Pixel Launcher. This makes the need to backup my various layouts especially important. While I’ve previously written about how Pixel Launcher’s focus on minimalism has reduced distractions and improved my workflow on my Pixel 8, the default Google
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Rita El Khoury / Android Authority For many years, Nova Launcher was my go-to Android launcher. However, after a brief period using the standard Pixel Launcher, I found myself craving something new, fresh, and simple. That’s when I decided to try Niagara Launcher, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed. Having used both launchers extensively, I have a good understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. While I’m very happy with my current choice and don’t see myself switching away fro
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-20 18:59:24
The European Space Agency is inviting proposals to inject competition into the European launch market, an important step toward fostering a dynamic multiplayer industry officials hope, one day, will mimic that of the United States. The near-term plan for the European Launcher Challenge is for ESA to select companies for service contracts to transport ESA and other European government payloads to orbit from 2026 through 2030. A second component of the challenge is for companies to perform at lea
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Andy Walker / Android Authority When you think of Microsoft, the likes of Windows, Office, and Bing probably come to mind. I doubt that “creator of a brilliant Android launcher” would spring to mind. Since receiving a Pixel 8, I’ve struggled to bend its home software to suit my needs. I’ve learned to live with Pixel Launcher more than I have grown to love it. Naturally, I’ve been exploring several alternatives. After giving Microsoft Launcher a week on my device to prove itself, I admit there’s
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-09-08 17:10:55
Age LAN Server Age LAN Server is a web server that allows you to play multiplayer LAN game modes without having an internet connection to the game server ensuring the game LAN functionality is still available even if the official server is in maintenance or is eventually shutdown. 🎮 Supported games: Age of Empires: Definitive Edition . . Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition . . Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Note Repository is now on maintenance only due to lack of contributions/
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The European Space Agency is inviting proposals to inject competition into the European launch market, an important step toward fostering a dynamic multiplayer industry officials hope, one day, will be akin to the United States. The near-term plan for the European Launcher Challenge is for ESA to select companies for service contracts to transport ESA and other European government payloads to orbit from 2026 through 2030. A second component of the challenge is for companies to perform at least
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Joe Maring / Android Authority I’m a big fan of the Pixel Launcher. So much so, that I actually ditched Nova Launcher when I switched from OnePlus to a Google phone. However, while I appreciate its clean, simple UI and great features, I think there’s definitely room for improvement. Nova Launcher has a wealth of features, and there are several that I miss and would love to see on Pixel phones. I’ll guide you through the main ones. Which Android launcher do you prefer? 130 votes Pixel Launcher
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Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google has taken a massive step towards fixing the animation issues that have plagued third-party launchers on Pixel phones for years. The fixes are currently rolling out as part of the March 2025 update. In our tests, animations are now far smoother on Niagara and Nova Launcher, however, some issues remain. Third-party launchers have never felt smooth on Google’s Pixel hardware. Whether by design or due to technical issues, there always seems to be a
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Andy Walker / Android Authority I love the versatility and ingenuity of third-party Android launchers. I often ditch the default home screen on new phones as soon as possible, but in the case of Pixel Launcher commanding my Pixel 8, I’m growing rather fond of Google’s default home app. It’s swift, smooth, and easy to set up, even if it is often highly restrictive. I’ve learned to work within the confines of Google’s launcher limitations, but I admit that it could be made even better with just a
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