I've been using a Verizon-branded Nexus 6 for a while now. It's a stellar device with the purest tasting Lollipop you'll find on the market. But there are times when I miss the good old Nova Launcher.

I switched to a minimalist launcher expecting a short experiment. Instead, it completely changed how I use my phone every day.

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