This started with the Google Now Launcher and continued on in Pixel Launcherbut you can easily add it to Nova Launcher, too.

You can customize its content to remain relevant to your interests, and let Google do the rest.

Once youve taken the time to really set it up, its an excellent way to get news you care about quickly.

Thats why a companion app for Nova Launcher was created to enable this feature.

Its a great way to have Pixel-like functionality from an arguably better launcher.

Theres only one catch: the Google Companion cant be uploaded to the Play Store (more on that in just a bit), so youll have to sideload it.

The short explanation here is because the app is a debuggable client (a necessary workaround in order for this to work in the first place), so its not publishable in the Play Store.

In Nougat (Android 7.x) and below, you can find this in Settings Security Unknown Sources.

In Oreo (Android 8.x), sideloading is enabled on a per-app basis, so youll need to jump into Settings Apps your browser Advanced Install Unknown Apps.

If you have any issues, we have a detailed guide here that should be able to clear it up.

Now, head back to your home screen and swipe over to the leftmost screen.

You may need to grant the app permission to save app activity herejust tap Turn On to make that happen.

Jump into Novas Settings menu, and then tap the Integrations option.

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