Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Google Create Launcher For Now

Google is now making its own Google Now launcher application for Android users. Previously, the launcher is only available in devices made ​​by Google, the Nexus 5 and Play Edition devices.

Now Google Launcher can be downloaded on Google Play, but can only be installed in Android smartphone with version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) to the top.

Android's official Twitter account announced the update on August 2, 2014 "Upgrade your home screen with the #GoogleNowLauncher - launching today for all #Android 4.1+ devices," writes the official account of Android.

According to Engadget (08/01/2014), by installing this launcher, so users can access Google Now card-based interface with just shifting the home screen to the right or left.

Additionally, Google Now can also be accessed by voice command. Users simply said "OK Google" on the Home Screen of its Android devices to access the main interface of Google Now.

However, Google Now launcher can not be installed on a device that is not certified by the OS from Google.

Previously, Google Now Android users can only be accessed via the Google Search feature. If you try to install Google Now launcher, but still using the old version of Google Search, then you will be prompted to perform the update first.

Now Google Launcher can also be used to replace the Android interface made ​​by the manufacturer, such as Samsung and Oppo.

By installing launcher Google Now, the device will have a home screen like "stock" Google Android.

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