Third-party Android launchers and custom ROMs simply aren't as common as they used to be for a handful of reasons. The default launchers on flagship Android phones have drastically improved, and indie ...

Swedish company Instabridge has acquired Nova Launcher from its previous owners, Branch Metrics. Instabridge pledges not to reinvent Nova Launcher but is exploring monetization options, including ...

Jade Lassalle is a Writer for Android Police, based in Hamilton, Ontario. As a dedicated writer and student of technology, Jade offers insight to everyday Android users who are looking to optimize ...

Update: January 16, 2026 (8:30 AM ET): Android skins are always changing, so we’ve updated our ranking as well. Some of the more notable changes include ASUS dropping a few spots, while vivo, HONOR, ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...