Nova Launcher founder departs Branch after preparing open-source release
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Summary
The founder and original developer of Nova Launcher announces his departure from Branch (the company that acquired Nova in 2022) and his disassociation from Nova Launcher. He explains that he has been preparing the open-source release of Nova Launcher for several months, including cleaning up the codebase, reviewing licenses, and coordinating with legal. He expresses gratitude to the community for their support over the years.
Key quotes
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I have left Branch and am no longer involved with Nova Launcher.
For the past several months I have been preparing the Open Source release of Nova Launcher.
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