For some users and indie developers, that’s a step too far. Now, they’re starting to fight back: Monet is just one of a number of home screen replacements (or launchers, as they’re called among Android enthusiasts) that takes cues from Apple TV to bring a new sense of minimalism to Google’s streaming platform. Most of these launchers do away with the endless rows of content recommendations, the big hero images that try to get you hooked on the latest TV shows, and the increasing amount of ads and sponsored content. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A free daily digest of the news that matters most. The Verge is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Sign in to see your notifications or create an account to join the conversation.
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For some users and indie developers, that’s a step too far. Now, they’re starting to fight back: Monet is just one of a number of home screen replacements (or launchers, as they’re called among Android enthusiasts) that takes cues from…
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For some users and indie developers, that’s a step too far. Now, they’re starting to fight back: Monet is just one of a number of home screen replacements (or launchers, as they’re called among Android enthusiasts) that…
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