Nova Launcher Faces Uncertain Future After Major Layoffs

Branch's acquisition leads to significant staff cuts, leaving only the founder to manage the popular Android customization tool.

Branch's massive layoffs have reduced Nova Launcher's team from a dozen to just its founder, Kevin Barry.
The job cuts are part of over 100 layoffs across Branch, impacting Nova's development and support capabilities.
Nova Launcher, known for its extensive customization options, is now struggling to maintain its services.
Users and competitors express disappointment and concern over the app's future.
Barry plans to continue working on Nova but with limited resources and reduced scope for updates.