The future of Nova Launcher is in doubt as its founder and only developer, Kevin Barry, has announced his departure from the project. The website for Nova Launcher is currently inaccessible, and the app remains available for download on Google Play. Unfortunately, with over 100 employees laid off by the company, it seems unlikely that Nova Launcher will ever be open-sourced.
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Some of Nova’s fans have expressed their sadness over the news, with Reddit users praising the launcher for its contributions to the success of Android. Despite the reactions, Kevin Barry has confirmed his departure and the uncertain future of Nova Launcher. A petition calling for the project to be open-sourced has gained over 2,200 verified signatures.
