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How to make Android look like iOS 26, for better or for worse

Apple debuted its new design language for iOS 26, dubbed Liquid Glass, to a mixed reception in June. While some people enjoyed the new transparent icons and light refraction effects, others — including Android Authority‘s Robert Triggs — criticized it as an “accessibility nightmare.” But that hasn’t stopped many Android users from trying to emulate the new design on their own smartphones. And thanks to the customization features of Android and the ability to choose a different launcher, getting

Minimalist Android fans, Niagara Launcher’s Theme Collection is your new playground

Andy Walker / Android Authority If there’s one thing Niagara Launcher users love, besides debating which apps to favorite, it’s showcasing their home screen setups online. For a launcher that emphasizes minimalism, it certainly inspires a flood of creativity and innovation from its users. Over the past few months, I’ve explored numerous personalized layouts of varying taste. It’s clearly a facet of the launcher that its fans can’t get enough of. Do you use Niagara Launcher? 34 votes Yes, it's

I’m fed up with ads on my Google TV, so I got rid of them with this third-party launcher

Joe Maring / Android Authority Ever since Android TV underwent its transformation to Google TV a few years ago, I have had mixed feelings about the subsequent redesign of the home screen interface. While I appreciate the more modern-looking interface on one hand, the number of sponsored content suggestions has steadily increased over the years to the point of frustration. Simply put, I find sponsored content unacceptable after paying a fair price for the underlying hardware. And unfortunately,

This Android launcher reminds me of Windows Phone in the best possible way

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority I have a confession to make: I wasn’t an Android phone fan at first. I wasn’t an iPhone enthusiast, either. Instead, I was a full-fledged Windows Phone disciple. I absolutely loved the Metro UI, featuring a fresh, tile-based interface that popped on an OLED screen. I loved the interface and cameras so much that I bought a Lumia 1020 and a Lumia 950. I’ve known about Android launchers that emulate this Windows Phone look for years now, and briefly dabbled with

I built a focused, productive One UI 7 home screen using its most chaotic feature

Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve had a blast using One UI 7 on my Galaxy phone. Now Bar has changed the way I juggle through playlists and monitor dishes in the oven, while its expanded Routines actions offers even more inventive ways of using its built-in automation feature. But one thing I’ve largely avoided until now was One UI Home. I’ve never been partial to stock launchers, but since I gave Pixel Launcher a fair chance and built a fairly productivity-minded home screen with it, it’s o