Everybody who buys an iPhone gets the same interface. It was designed by Apple and isn’t subject to change. Google, however, is happy to let others take a whack at determining what Android should be.

You’re spoiled for choice when shopping for a new Android launcher. From smaller players like Kvaesitso and Niagara to industry heavies like Nova Launcher, there are many alternatives to stock options ...

Pie Launcher combines an option wheel with quick gestures to launch apps in one smooth motion. By default, it displays a completely icon-free screen, but the circular pie menu pops up when you touch ...