launchers

Comment: In defence of Android

Leigh D. StarkSeptember 28, 2015

Over the weekend, I had quite a few people ask me about a piece on why going to Android was a less than pleasant experience for the tech editor of the SMH, and if this was a death knell for Android. “Of course not,” I replied, because there’s more than one side to this story.... (Read More)

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Flow imagines a home screen that’s all about your life

Leigh D. StarkJanuary 20, 2015

Android may not have the ecosystem where the games land first, but it does let you change the look and feel of a phone to make it match your life, with loads of customisation options, and if you’re particularly social, a new style of presenting the Android home screen may be suited just for you.... (Read More)

3 min read

Changing the face of Android: how to make a smartphone look different

Leigh D. StarkAugust 14, 2014

Tired of how your Android phone looks? No worries, because with a few simple clicks, you can fix that and make it look special. ... (Read More)

20 min read

Nexus comes to more handsets as Google’s Now Launcher goes to all Androids

Leigh D. StarkAugust 4, 2014

If the idea of a pure Google phone grabs you, but not necessarily the hardware in any of the Nexus models, let alone the need to buy a new phone, you can now bring some of that Google experience to your own Android.... (Read More)

3 min read

Aviate Android launcher leaves invite only, now available to all

Leigh D. StarkJune 24, 2014

One of the best parts about owning an Android phone is that you can change the look of the home screen whenever you want, and if the look of your Samsung, Sony, HTC, or LG is getting you down, it might be time to try something else.... (Read More)

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Surprise: Nokia makes an Android launcher, and here’s what it’s like

Leigh D. StarkJune 20, 2014

Nearly every manufacturer has tried Android in some way, every manufacturer except Apple, that is, and while Nokia’s X series may not be ready for prime time in Australia, it does have a launcher that you can try on your phone.... (Read More)

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GadgetGuy’s Guide to Smartphones in 2014

Leigh D. StarkMarch 14, 2014

When it comes to smartphone shopping, Australians are spoiled for choice. There are loads of top products out there, but how do you pick something that’s right for you?... (Read More)

26 min read

Aviate makes Android more about where you are

Leigh D. StarkAugust 2, 2013

Every so often, we see a new way to look at mobile operating systems, and this week is one of those times, as we've been given a taste of Aviate, a home screen replacement for Android that changes based on where you are.... (Read More)

4 min read

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