A method and apparatus for performing anticipatory push search for a homescreen browser of a mobile device is described. The method may include collecting profile data indicative of behavior of a user with respect to usage of a mobile device and constructing a user profile for an anticipated usage of the mobile device by the user. Furthermore, the method may include publishing a content search request based on the anticipated usage of the mobile device by the user, and receiving at least one content response from a content provider. The method may also include providing content from the content response to the mobile device based on the anticipated usage of the mobile device by the user, the content for populating an anticipatory homescreen browser displayed by the mobile device.