This Android launcher made my home screen fun again - and I'm using the free version
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android This Android launcher made my home screen fun again - and I'm using the free version If you're in the mood for some whimsy, Mango Launcher is what you want. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing WriterContributing Writer Aug. I've used highly minimal ones, those that try to do too much, and everything in between.
- ▪Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android This Android launcher made my home screen fun again - and I'm using the free version If you're in the mood for some whimsy, Mango Launcher is what you want.
- ▪Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing WriterContributing Writer Aug.
- ▪I've used highly minimal ones, those that try to do too much, and everything in between.
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Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android This Android launcher made my home screen fun again - and I'm using the free version If you're in the mood for some whimsy, Mango Launcher is what you want. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing WriterContributing Writer Aug. 4, 2026 at 8:22 a.m. PT Jack Wallen/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysMango Launcher is as fun as Android gets.This highly customizable launcher offers tons of features.There's a free version and a Pro version ($10/yearly).I've used a lot of Android home screen launchers over the years (such as Octopi Launcher and AIO Launcher), so many that I've lost count. I've used highly minimal ones, those that try to do too much, and everything in between.
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