If you are bored with the monotonous look of your Android smartphone and want to experiment a bit, here are some launchers that let you customize your device.

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 ...

Android app launchers, also known as home screen replacements, are extremely popular. Apps like Go Launcher EX can transform the way your handset looks and improve features and functionality. Choose ...

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 ...

Windows only: Freeware app RunMe creates a tightly themed sidebar launcher for the Windows desktop that allows you to add highly customizable shortcuts. The premise behind RunMe is to improve your ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

One of the things that sets Android apart from other mobile operating systems is the control you have over your home screen. You can place as many or as few shortcuts as you like on your home screen, ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

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 ...

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Android is an open OS that is full of fun, customizable options. One of these options includes changing the app launcher. The app launcher is the app you interact with when using your phone. You don't ...

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 ...