Why I Prefer to Stick to My Default Android Launcher
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Summary
The author prefers their phone’s default launcher to third-party options as it better integrates with the operating system for a consistent user experience, with no compatibility issues.
Default launchers are also more reliable and well supported than third-party launchers, as smartphone makers see them as a unique selling point and are therefore less likely to abandon them.
The author’s Google Pixel 6a runs on the Pixel Launcher, which the author credits for its simplicity and speed, whilst also allowing access to features like Google Discover and a universal search.
The downsides of third-party launchers include the risk of abandonment, acquisition, or compatibility issues, forcing the author to return to default launchers due to the time invested in customizing launchers.
The acquisition of Nova Launcher by Branch Metrics, and the subsequent lack of updates, supports the author’s views that default launchers are a better option.
The author concludes that, while simpler, default launchers offer a more seamless experience and long-term reliability and support.
