# Nova Launcher Teeters on the Edge After Branch Layoffs 🛠️

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/nova-launcher-teeters-on-the-edge-after-branch-layoffs/288694>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** programming\
**Created:** [August 10, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/nova-launcher-teeters-on-the-edge-after-branch-layoffs/288694 "2024-08-10T07:09:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/nova-launcher-teeters-on-the-edge-after-branch-layoffs/288694/1 "2024-08-10T07:09:45Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Acquisition Promises Fading**  
Nova Launcher, acquired by **Branch** in 2022, is now struggling after recent **massive layoffs** at the parent company.

2. **Founder Left Alone**  
Founder **Kevin Barry** is the only person left working on **Nova Launcher** , with significantly **reduced resources**.

3. **Uncertain Future**  
With limited support and resources, the future of **Nova Launcher** is uncertain, risking the loss of a beloved **Android customization tool**.

**Read more at:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com)