I found an Android launcher so good that I don't miss Nova anymore

After spending just 5 minutes with Octopi, I made it my default home screen launcher - it's that perfect! There are free and ...
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Samsung Galaxy phones will unlock more powerful homescreen customization with Android 17

Galaxy Techie on Twitter/X obtained an early version of Samsung’s “Home Up” Good Lock module designed for One UI 9. “Home Up” ...
Android Police

I replaced every app on my Samsung home screen with one Samsung feature

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...

How to run Linux GUI apps on Android (when it actually works)

After all, the Android kernel is based on the Linux kernel, and Google already gave us Linux terminal support for ...
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I installed the launcher minimalists swear by, and my Samsung home screen became boring in the best way

I installed one launcher and my app drawer stopped looking like a junk drawer with animations.
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Android 17 June update rolling out with 38 Pixel fixes

The Android 17 update with the June 2026 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 ...
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Gemini is about to change how you find Android apps, and it's actually useful

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
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New Android Phone? Change These 4 Settings Right Away

When you get a new Android phone and boot it up for the first time, the operating system has to prepare your experience. This mainly consists of connecting to the network, downloading system updates, ...