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| Top Launcher Application.
There are many launchers out there in market, & today we will be discussing top 4 android launchers based on there Smoothness, Compatibility, Features.
So lets start... |
>> Go Launcher EX : With 90,000,000+ Users its doubtlessly one of the best launchers,
Smoothness : Eh!! Smoothness, this launchers is completely optimized for both Higher end and lower end devices, The animations are just flawless and are very attractive and its very stable launcher very rare FC'sCompatibility : As you read above its compatible to almost every device for eg my ex phone galaxy y was very smooth with this launcher (mentioning it had only 290 mb ram and only 60 MB free).
Features : Here goes a long list of features of this application;
Some features of this application free+paid :
- More than 10,000 personalized themes (keep increasing)
- Super smooth flipping and transition effects provided by 3D core
- 25+ fancy transition effects
- 15+ widgets available for free (weather, clock, switch, calendar…)
- Launch apps using gestures
- Multi-touch to quick access to core functions
- 4 additional splendid transition effects
- No sponsored messages or Ads
Now moving on to Nova Launcher :
>> Nova Launcher : A launcher with high customization abilities and performance output on Android 4.0 + devices
Smoothness : This launcher does not compromise on smoothness and performance, it is smooth and is compatible only for 4.0 and up devices but is fluidic... as far as my experience goes it ran super smoothly on my Xperia
Compatibility : Unfortunately the app is only compatible in 4.0 + devices which is a major drawback according to me, if it were compatible with low end device it would be a very good competitor to other launchers but it is able to make it in our top launchers list.
Features : The features list is long.... and here's bellow the official list of features :
- Color Themes
- Change the accent color of the launcher, full color picker support
- Icon Themes
- Apply ADW or Go launcher icon themes to all app icons
- Scroll able Dock (for Tablets and Phones)
- Keep all your favorite apps on the dock, with up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.
- Customizable App Drawer:
- Transparency
- Scrolling style, choose between horizontal paginated or vertical continuous
- Scroll Effects
- Enjoy eye candy when scrolling your desktop and drawer. Effects include Cube and Cardstack and more for Prime users.
- Infinite Scroll
- Never be far from your favorite page, loop through your desktop continuously.
- Folder Icons
- You can chose a background, preview style or even replace the whole icon.
- Backup/Restore
- Export your settings and layout before a wipe to quickly get back up and running.
- Widgets in dock
- Add any 1x1 widget to the dock
- Widget Overlapping
- Overlap on re size or placement, long-press to send to back or bring to front
- Bulk Add
- Add multiple apps to the desktop or a folder at once
- Activities shortcut
- Select hidden activities from your favorite apps
- Import Layout
- Import your desktop layout from the default launcher or another replacement launcher.
Holo Launcher : This ICS based launcher has been used from low end devices to mid rangers for getting ICS/JB taste to those devices with GB roms
Smoothness : It is also one of the smooth launchers available and has some nice transition effects and stays on low ram usage.
Compatibility : Its compatible for devices ranging from 2.2 + and above. With high compatibility and medium ram usage it is a good launcher for homescreen for devices having QVGA/HVGA screens running GB or lower OS.
Features : Basic Features include;
- Full ICS Style: ICS Icons, Folders, Outlines, Drawer Tabs, etc.
- Custom Desktop Pages/Grid: Up to 9 desktop pages and 10 x 10 grid.
- Custom Drawer Portrait/landscape Grid
- Scrollable Dock: Up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.
- Infinite Scrolling
- Gestures: Swipe up/down on desktop to launch apps quickly.
- Customizable shortcut/folder icons
- Customizable icon label color
- Apply icon packs, support ADW icon pack and Launcher pro icon pack.
- Desktop Previews: Pinch to access desktop previews.
- Backup and Restore: Backup and restore your settings and shortcuts.
- Other Customization Options: Keep in memory, home key action, hide apps in drawer, hide labels, etc.
Apex Launcher : Highly customizable yet fast launcher, Best for devices with HVGA/ WVGA & Higher resolution.
Smoothness : As it is only compatible with android 4.0+ devices its smooth and is elegant.
Compatibility : It only compatible with devices above 4.0 but offers a great level of functionality.
Features/Functionality :
- Customizable homescreen grid size and up to 9 homescreens
- Scrollable dock with up to 7 icons per page and up to 5 pages
- Infinite & elastic scrolling (homescreen, drawer and dock)
- Fancy transition effects (tablet, cube, etc.)
- Hide elements as you want (persistent search bar, status bar, or even the dock)
- Customizable icons and labels for shortcuts and folders
- Choose different folder preview styles and background
- Multiple drawer styles (transparent/opaque, horizontal/vertical, paginated/continuous)
- Drawer apps sorting (title, install date, mostly used)
- Hide apps from the drawer
- Lock your desktop to prevent accidental changes
- Enjoy homescreen gestures (pinch, swipe up/down, double tap)
- Advanced theme engine (icon packs, skins, etc.)
- Backup/restore settings and data
- Optimized for both phones and tablets
Verdict : These above launchers are best according to daily usage/ updated time to time for new cool looks thus no boring look, and is based on my usage of these launchers, You to can suggest some good launchers and we will add them in our upcoming articles
Also see our previous article on Android personal Assistant Utter!! .
Do comment your suggestions we will love to hear from your side.
Thank you -Navneet, TechNOHOL
Image Credits : Google Play
Image Credits : Google Play
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