I replaced my Pixel home screen with a custom launcher, and I’m never going back
I replaced my Pixel home screen with a custom launcher, and I’m never going back
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Publish Date: 2026-06-26 13:00:00
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Google Pixel phones have one of the cleanest Android experiences, and for a long time, I was perfectly happy with the default Pixel Launcher. It was simple, fast, and familiar.
But after using it every day, I started noticing how little control I had over my home screen. I wanted a smarter app organization, better gestures, and more customization options.
That is when I switched to Smart Launcher 6, and it changed how my Pixel feels.
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