Smart Launcher has a message for grieving Nova Launcher users

An Android tablet running Smart Launcher 6 on a red and black flannel shirt.

Credit: Nathan Drescher / Android Authority
  • The team at Smart Launcher has reached out to Nova users, promising them a new, familiar home.
  • The launcher has some of the same features as Nova, and the team is also working on supporting backup imports from Nova.

The Android community is still coming to terms with the loss of Nova Launcher, one of the best customization tools that’s been around for over a decade. But as Nova’s story comes to an end, another launcher is stepping up to welcome users who are looking for alternatives.

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