Somebody android home screen customization programs the most popular, Nova Launcher It has been sold and is under new management. this branchA company that provides analytical data and metrics for the mobile market owns the software.
In a statement released Tuesday, Nova founder Kevin Barry gave some details on what we can expect with the arrival of new management. According to him, the next version of the application should already bring work-related changes. collection of useful metrics for developersMade by the branch.
As a result, more small resources should reach the application more often, allowing different experiments to be performed. A/B type tests will also occur more frequently, where some of the users will access a certain function and the other part will get an alternative version.
improvements Nova Launcher search system Another expected change, according to Barry, as Branch has also acquired Sesame Universal Search, a former partner of the platform. Now the two services will be further integrated, including an on-device shortcut and contact search available at New 8.0.2 beta.
user privacy
this Sale of Nova Launcher to Branch Since the current owner of the application works exactly in this segment, it can create distrust regarding the collection of data from users. However, according to the former owner of the software, the company will take every care to protect user privacy.
Barry, who will continue as the developer of the personalization app, said Branch was “responsive and respectful” in handling user information in discussions between the parties before closing the deal.
HE Nova Launcher 8.0.2 betaThe first version of the app under the new management will be released soon.
Source: Tec Mundo
