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Android’s most beloved launcher may be done for good (www.androidpolice.com)
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[–] kaitco@lemmy.world 32 points 14 hours ago (3 children)

I don’t even know how to use Android without Nova…

Why does nothing good ever last?

[–] Dran_Arcana@lemmy.world 17 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

I switched to Niagara a few years back because Nova didn't have good support for foldables and tbh I haven't looked back. It's very different but once you get used to it it's much faster than a traditional launcher.

[–] oaklandnative@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I switched to Niagara a few years ago when Nova was sold. True game changer once you get used to it (which doesn't take too long). It works great on phone or tablet. And there is still something SO satisfying about watching the alphabet and apps move with your thumb. It's so smooth and the haptic feedback is perfect (running on Pixel 7, GrapheneOS, and a cheap old Samsung tablet A8).

Random video showing the UI within the first minute:

https://youtu.be/sh6q5bjcaXQ

[–] spacejank@sh.itjust.works 6 points 9 hours ago

I've been using Niagara for about 6 months now and love it. Having the alphabet down the side of the home screen for immediate 2 tap access to any app is so slick.

[–] overload@sopuli.xyz 7 points 14 hours ago

Yep, have been using and currently using Nova for the last 8 years I think. Suuucks to see it go as I couldn't find a viable search based launcher like Nova when it was sold.

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 4 points 14 hours ago

I like Olauncher a lot but I can't do like a feature comparison with Nova, I never used it. Hope you find something good to replace it with though!