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5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this May (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-01 | get Android App Bundle Pack → | tags: android, key launcher, t9 keypad

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Google Photos may soon be searchable from your Pixel launcher — and that’s just the start (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-29 | get Google Photos Search Stickers → | tags: google photos, pixel launcher, android 17 beta

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I thought I’d hate this Android launcher inspired by dumb phones, but I was so wrong (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-27 | get Dumb Phone Android Launcher → | tags: android launcher, t9 keypad, android authority

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I used Nova Launcher for over 10 years — but I’m officially done with it (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-23 | get Smartphone Customization Kit → | tags: nova launcher, android authority, instabridge

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Nova Launcher could soon add a proactive AI assistant that sucks up all your data (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-20 | get Nova Launcher Prime → | tags: nova launcher, nova ai, instabridge

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The best minimalist Android launcher just got much easier to style (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-16 | get Nova Launcher Prime → | tags: niagara launcher, niagara studio, android

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Survey shows Pixel lovers like Google’s custom AI icons, but a major element is still missing (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-15 | get Google Pixel Custom Cases → | tags: google, pixel, pixel launcher

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Check out this Google TV launcher that takes the best parts of Apple TV (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-10 | get Google TV Streaming Device → | tags: google tv, apple tv, arc launcher

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5 things I set up on every Android phone to boost my productivity (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-04 | get Android Productivity Toolkit → | tags: android authority, galaxy s26, niagara launcher

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Show HN: Docking – Extensible Linux dock in Python (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-04 | get KDE Plasma Desktop Environment → | tags: linux dock, python, openai

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Chinese military reveals drone wolf pack capable of swarm operations — robot dogs can be equipped with grenade launchers and machine guns for urban combat (tomshardware.com)

2026-03-29 | by Jowi Morales | tags: china military, drone wolf pack, unmanned competition

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Android Canary has a slick new app-launch effect you may have missed (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-20 | get Android Launch Animation Kit → | tags: android canary, google, app launcher

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Survey says over 50% of Pixel users love this Google feature (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-20 | get Google Pixel Case → | tags: pixel, google, android

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Survey says you’re wrong if you don’t like the Pixel’s At a Glance (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-20 | get Google Pixel At a Glance Widget → | tags: pixel, android authority, at a glance

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A Google TV update may have broken one of the best ways to avoid home screen ads (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-16 | get Google TV Ad Blocker → | tags: google tv, projectivy launcher, android authority

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This new Pixel Launcher feature made me uninstall all custom launchers (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-12 | get Google Pixel 7 Case → | tags: pixel launcher, android 16 qpr3, custom icon packs

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A Pixel bug has changed the search bar for some and users actually prefer it (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-10 | get Google Pixel Search Bar Sticker → | tags: pixel launcher, google, pixel 9a

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Grab Nova Launcher Prime now if you don’t want to end up overpaying later (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-17 | get Nova Launcher → | tags: android, best, launcher

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Survey suggests Nova Launcher remains one of Android’s darling apps (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-14 | get Nova Launcher → | tags: nova launcher, android authority, google discover

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Android 17 finally brings custom shortcuts to the Pixel Launcher search bar (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-13 | get Custom Shortcuts → | tags: android, beta, google

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Need a rugged Android tablet for your business? I tested one that looks great and lasts all day (zdnet.com)

2026-02-10 | by Jack Wallen | get Tablet → | tags: android, battery, camera

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6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free) (zdnet.com)

2026-02-10 | by Jack Wallen | get Launcher → | tags: android, home, home screen

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This rugged Android tablet I tested was off to a rough start - then I discovered its real charm (zdnet.com)

2026-02-06 | by Jack Wallen | get Tablet → | tags: android, battery, camera

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This rugged Android tablet won me over, but not for the reason I expected (zdnet.com)

2026-02-05 | by Jack Wallen | get Tablet → | tags: android, camera, ipad

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I expected to love this rugged Android tablet for its durability - something else won me over (zdnet.com)

2026-02-05 | by Jack Wallen | get Tablet → | tags: android, battery, camera

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My favorite thing about this rugged tablet isn't its endurance (but this overlooked spec instead) (zdnet.com)

2026-02-05 | by Jack Wallen | get Tablet display → | tags: android, battery, camera

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After its latest setbacks, there’s simply no reason to stick with Nova Launcher (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-04 | get Google Play Store → | tags: android, launcher, nova

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Nova Launcher users are experiencing major bugs following ownership change (androidauthority.com)

2026-01-27 | get Smartphone → | tags: latest, launcher, nova

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Instabridge has acquired Nova Launcher (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-20 | get Nova Launcher → | tags: clear, community, free

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Nova Launcher’s new owner might offer a version with ads (theverge.com)

2026-01-20 | by Jay Peters | get Google Play Store → | tags: barry, instabridge, launcher