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  • Nova Launcher's New Owner May Introduce Ad-Supported Version
    January 21, 2026
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    Nova Launcher's New Owner May Introduce Ad-Supported Version

    Nova Launcher has been acquired by Swedish company Instabridge, which has committed to maintaining the app's stability and Android compatibility as its immediate priority. The new owner is evaluating introducing advertisements to the free version, while confirming the paid Nova Launcher Prime wil...

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  • Nova Launcher Founder and Sole Developer Departs
    September 8, 2025
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    Nova Launcher Founder and Sole Developer Departs

    Nova Launcher's future is uncertain after its founder and sole developer, Kevin Barry, left parent company Branch Metrics and was instructed to stop development and open-sourcing efforts. Branch Metrics, which acquired Nova in 2022, had previously promised to open-source the app if Barry departed...

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