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I tried 4 open-source launchers on my Pixel, and settled on the most underrated one
My Pixel needed a home screen refresh, so I tested four open-source launchers to find the right mix of freedom and familiarity.
4 ways to use an Old Pixel device to work instead of letting it collect dust
Don't trade in that old Pixel just yet; give it one of these clever second lives.
I install these 5 open-source apps on every Pixel before anything else
A new Pixel is great out of the box, but these open-source apps make it even better.
Lynx Launcher turned my Pixel into a phone I actually enjoy using again
I gave my Pixel a makeover without replacing the phone or changing how I use Android
I gave my Pixel a speed boost by removing these pre-installed Google apps
Not every app Google puts on my Pixel needs to stay there.
This new launcher gave my Pixel the clean look I’ve always wanted
I replaced my Pixel’s default launcher, and suddenly my home screen finally made sense.
Google's background AI is quietly draining your Pixel's battery, and the fix takes five minutes
Adjust these settings for a quick and easy fix
4 launchers that turn my boring Pixel home screen into something actually useful
Give your Pixel a fresh look with these powerful launchers.
I fixed my Pixel's Google storage problems by changing one simple setting
Google's revised backup policy makes per-app toggles mandatory for power users.
I switched to this underrated Launcher, and my Pixel finally feels fun again
This lesser-known Android launcher gave my Pixel the personality I didn't know it was missing.
I replaced the Pixel Launcher over one limitation I couldn't ignore
The Pixel Launcher improved, but customization still fell disappointingly short.
4 free Android apps convinced me to stop paying for premium software on my Pixel device
These free Android apps look, feel, and perform like premium software — and they've earned a permanent spot on my Pixel.
I tried dozens of self-hosted apps, but only these 5 stayed on my Pixel
If a self-hosted app can't deliver a great mobile experience, it doesn't stay on my Pixel—and these five did.
4 apps I always remove from every new Pixel phone before I install anything else
I love Google's clean Pixel experience, but these are the four preinstalled apps I always remove first to make my phone feel better.
Changing this one setting made my Pixel's home screen so much cleaner
You really only need app icons to get around
Smart homes don't need your phone — they need physical switches that actually work
I stopped treating my Google Pixel as a smart home remote.
I gave up on stock Android until I found these 4 apps that fix what Google broke
Because Google cannot be trusted to choose what's best for you.
Google turned the Pixel’s best feature into an app, and I use it constantly
Years of waiting finally paid off.
These 4 pre-installed Pixel apps create more clutter than they're worth
These Pixel apps never survive my first-day cleanup.
4 Pixel AI features I miss every time I use another Android phone
Google AI ecosystem makes a bigger difference than I imagined.
