SaralnamaNova launcher, a popular Android app, is shutting down. Its founder Kevin Barry announced this. Barry left Branch, the company that bought Nova in 2022. Nova hasn't been updated. Barry wanted to make Nova open-source but was asked to stop. Many users on Reddit are sad about Nova's end. The app is still on Play Store but won't get updates. Users will need to switch to other launchers soon. To find a new launcher, check the Play Store for highly-rated alternatives. (Updated 8 Sep 2025, 22:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Nova launcher, a popular Android app, is shutting down
- Its founder Kevin Barry announced this
- Barry left Branch, the company that bought Nova in 2022