Android TV boxes are fantastic for bringing streaming apps and local media together, but one of the biggest frustrations many users have is the cluttered, ad-filled default home screen. That’s where ...

Of all the good things Google TV does, like acting as a smart home panel and offering hundreds of free streaming channels, one thing that has always bothered me is the default app launcher. I've ...

I didn’t expect Microsoft to make my favorite Android launcher. After years of chasing third-party home screens, modifying icons, grids, themes, and feeds, the idea that a major desktop-first company ...

Ever since Android TV underwent its transformation to Google TV a few years ago, I have had mixed feelings about the subsequent redesign of the home screen interface. While I appreciate the more ...

Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap I have not been shy about how much I despise what Google has ...