Layoffs have reduced the Nova Launcher from twelve members to just a single one man team. What does this mean for the launcher's future?

So, anybody know a good launcher to use once Nova goes offline?

  • @[email protected]English
    16•1 month ago

    My recommendation is Niagara Launcher. It’s more minimal than other launchers. I like the reduction in clutter.

    • Resol van LemmyEnglish
      7•1 month ago

      That apps list reminds me of Windows Phone for some reason. Oh, and the mobile version of KDE Plasma too.

        • Uninvited GuestEnglish
          2•1 month ago

          Check out Square launcher. Took the WP design and extended it. Gloriously customizable.

        • @[email protected]English
          2•1 month ago

          I wish someone would make a decent clone of it. Yeah, I tried a couple, they sucked. Hate to see Nova enshitified. I’ve been using it for 10 years now. Oh well, all things end.

        • d-RLY?English
          1•1 month ago

          I never had a WP, but I do have a few Zunes. The Live Tile main screen for WP is a bit too busy for me, but I would love to have the slightly cut-off styles in settings and menus that it and the Zune models had. Just really vibed with the look for some reason.

          • @[email protected]English
            2•1 month ago

            Windows phones were really solid, OS was very user friendly and stable. I personally didn’t feel the “app gap” that a lot of others complained about but, I use my phone for browsing, calls & text. If I recall correctly it was also ahead of the curve with PWAs, integrated them really well. And price/performance was good on some models like the Lumia 650.