What's going on with Nova Launcher?

The king of Android launchers is dead: here is why you should uninstall Nova Launcher. New owners have acquired the app and are already getting caught hiding code for intrusive ads and data tracking. I break down the full timeline of Nova's downfall and recommend the best alternatives to download today.

🤔 Read more about this news: https://andauth.co/NovaDead
❓ What launcher to use instead: https://andauth.co/NovaAlternatives

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Nova Launcher: What's going on?
00:48 - Branch Metrics acquisition
02:14 - Nova Launcher sold again to Instabridge
03:41 - Confirmed: Ads are coming to Nova
04:54 - Proof of intrusive tracking code
05:51 - Users are already seeing ads
06:19 - Instabridge's bad reputation
09:25 - 3 options for Nova users
11:06 - Best Nova Launcher alternatives

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