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Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by killzone(m): 7:34am On May 24, 2015
1.Google Now launcher
Google has been working on the Google Now Launcher (formerly known as the Google Experience Launcher) for a bit before its official launch last year, slowly expanding the availability of the app to more devices. It ultimately released the Google Now Launcher into the Play Store free for all, though. The best two features of the Google Now Launcher are, not surprisingly, ways to access Google Now/Google Search faster.
2.Z launcher
Like any good contextual launcher, Nokia Z will keep track of what apps you use, and when you use them; then, it will automatically adjust the shortcuts it offers at different times a day, in order to offer you the most relevant apps at all times. Although, Nokia Z seems to only focus on the time of day, and doesn't go as far as others, One interesting feature that Nokia Z brings is "scribble", which is basically like Google Gesture Search, and allows you to draw a letter on the screen, and it will show your apps and contacts that start with that letter.
3.APUS Launcher
The developer mentions that APUS is just 1 MB, which is ten times less than popular launchers like NOVA, GO, or APEX. In addition, the claims are for two times faster turning of homescreens, precisely on account of the tiny footprint of the new launcher. Naturally, you can't expect the layers and layers of features and functionality that are available with most of the popular full-fledged interface replacements, either. APUS houses apps, folders, shortcuts and widgets on your homescreen, has an app drawer and basic settings and connectivity toggles in the notification bar, and that's that. The only perk you are given are smart folders for app categorization, and the ability to get curated app search and recommendations from the launcher itself.
4.Everything Me launcher
EverythingMe uses contextual awareness and tries to predict what app you may need at any given time. Yes, such homescreen replacement apps usually fail to deliver, but that's certainly not the case with EverythingMe – based from our experience with the app, it will successfully guesstimate the most suitable array of apps 9 times out of 10. How does it do its magic? Well, pretty simple – EverythingMe does not only take the time of day and your location into account. For example, it will show you news-related apps right after you get up in the morning, office-based ones throughout the day (while you're most likely working at the office), and even suggest you restaurants or similar venues if it finds out that you are having a walk in the evening. Being the contextual launcher it is, EverythingMe is touted as gradually becoming better and more accurate as you use it. Still, the launcher has a pretty limited set of customization options, but that's not the point of EverythingMe, after all.
5.Aviate
Another time and location-aware launcher, it sounds a lot like Google Now to us, and we’d indeed call Aviate the Google Now of launchers. Aviate features one dynamically changing main home panel called ‘Spaces’, a second one with ‘Collections’ of apps, a third one that is an alphabetical list of all your apps, and a last one with settings and nearby places.
6.Terrain Home
A custom Android launcher called Terrain Home that functions similarly to Google Now has arrived on the Google Play Store, but with even more cards to show you all the information you need at a quick glance. The launcher aims to make your Android user experience “simpler and more streamlined by putting everything you care about in one place,” and the app is made by a developer, sponsored by Samsung’s Accelerator start-up incubator. Terrain Home has three home panels: a central one that looks like regular Android, one on the left (swipe to the right to bring it up), with a Google Now-like card interface, and another one on the right, with an app drawer that you can easily search through.
7.UR launcher
UR Launcher is an amazing new piece, just released a few days ago, and already amassing accolades. It features the oh-so-trendy minimalistic and lightweight take on the Android launcher paradigm. It's a no-frills launcher that helps you get to your apps faster, fitting everything you need in a handy pop-out bar. Just touch the tab and get access to your recent apps, phone settings, and customization options. No more endless searching in your app drawer. Apps are sorted by profiles, called UR moods, that group together your apps by activity.
8.Blur
This is different than the plethora of sidebar add-ons and launchers out there, and resembles the Google Now Launcher in a great way. Naturally, Blur also supports the goodies you can find with most popular interface replacements out there, like widgets, text, icons, homescreen and drawer grid resizing, landscape option, and so on. Hiding apps and unread counts are added as well. Even the "OK Google" buzzword is active on Blur, so if you want to give a nice sidelined alternative to the Google Now launcher a try, hit the source link below. Make sure you watch the clip first, since a video is worth a thousand pictures, as the old saying goes.
9.flow home (beta)
Don't let your hopes up, Flow is still in beta, but that pesky invitation process is no more, as you can take the latest iteration for a spin from the link above, and have fun with the widget system that was just added, for instance. Flow's simple premise is organized around social media as an endless feed on your homescreen, as you can see in the video below. It currently lets you interact there with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Feedly, with Reddit on the way.
10.Zero launcher
ZERO prides itself on being just 1MB in size, and yet offering some fancy 3D effects, animations and transparencies. It is amazingly fast, too, with 0.2 seconds to launch, and offers free premium themes, as well as HD wallpapers and icons, with easy switching between them. As for fucntionality, besides the usual frills, you can speed up games and apps by cleaning up memory (RAM) and boosting performance with a single tap, or perform fast app search and quickly lock of the phone in a single touch.

Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by killzone(m): 7:38am On May 24, 2015
more pix below

Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by killzone(m): 7:43am On May 24, 2015
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Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by Nobody: 12:01pm On May 24, 2015
Nova Launcher? list is incomplete.

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Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by gen2briz(m): 1:59pm On May 24, 2015
Go luncher nko
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by dasphinx1(m): 6:07pm On May 24, 2015
No Nova launcher? Repping Nova Launcher Prime 4.0 wink

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Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by seedorfy134(m): 6:39am On May 25, 2015
dasphinx1:
No Nova launcher? Repping Nova Launcher 4.0 wink
link to download nova launcher
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by dasphinx1(m): 7:02am On May 25, 2015
seedorfy134:
link to download nova launcher

You can check the play store, its there.
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by ewizard1: 7:59am On May 25, 2015
u21day:
Nova Launcher? list is incomplete.

I wonder ooo...

The mighty Nova. I dont think i can use any other one.

The reason is i don like having all these icons visible on my Homescreen. When you pick my phone, you'll hardly be able to operate it cos it has been customized for me only.

Here's my Homescreen below

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Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by seedorfy134(m): 11:15am On May 25, 2015
dasphinx1:

You can check the play store, its there.
Google never update
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by goldfish80(m): 12:25pm On May 25, 2015
Apps launcher rocks. I son love the look of it on my phone and the icon arrangement is quite better than other launchers I have used
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by femi4: 12:50pm On May 25, 2015
Team zero launcher
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by Ibiblaze(m): 1:32pm On May 25, 2015
femi4:
Team zero launcher
Team nova launcher
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by Chamajosh: 2:15pm On May 25, 2015
nova launcher prime 4.0 or go launcher z are two of the best launchers i have ever had.....but all salute to nova launcher prime

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Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by superfelix: 3:01pm On May 25, 2015
Solo Launcher is simply d best.. Esp d 3D
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by tayoast(m): 3:35pm On May 25, 2015
Nova Launcher is the best out there, IMO.
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by davinero(m): 6:43pm On May 25, 2015
Ya'all need to try TSF launcher prime. It's d bomb.
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by realceeg(m): 8:04pm On May 25, 2015
Hmm...nova..bu why is it not in the Almighty list of the called best launchers ...
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by dasphinx1(m): 10:24pm On May 25, 2015
seedorfy134:
Google never update

Sorry i am replying this late, pls do search for Nova Launcher Prime 4.0 via google....you would see enough links to it, especially themodded version.
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by femi4: 11:47pm On May 25, 2015
Ibiblaze:

Team nova launcher
Not in the list, not recognise
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by 3kay945(m): 11:48pm On May 25, 2015
Have you guys tried smart launcher?
I used to be Nova fan.
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by Ekiseme(m): 12:31am On May 26, 2015
Make i go download the nova and see
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by Ekiseme(m): 12:41am On May 26, 2015
I ended up downloading smart launcher

Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by encryptjay(m): 1:15am On May 26, 2015
Nova launcher ain't there? Our list should be scrutinized by Android police.
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by Emmysteve(m): 3:26am On May 26, 2015
Team Nova Launcher
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by seunlayi(m): 3:51am On May 26, 2015
team nova prime

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Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by seedorfy134(m): 11:01am On May 28, 2015
dasphinx1:


Sorry i am replying this late, pls do search for Nova Launcher Prime 4.0 via google....you would see enough links to it, especially themodded version.
ok, i will try it
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by sunnysunny(m): 12:00pm On May 28, 2015
you guys should wake up by trying next luncher 3d. its the best. it load faster and smooth dispite d fact that my galaxy note 1 is full with heavy application. i have tried every luncher u mentioned here bt none can be compared to next luncher 3. i will post a link of my phone video 4u to see soon
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by Nobody: 12:23pm On May 28, 2015
Ohax is back online and download link working again
http://onhax.net/nova-launcher-prime-beta-3-cracked-apk-is-herelatest/
Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by killzone(m): 3:41pm On May 29, 2015
ops launcher

Re: Top 10 Android Launchers To Use Today by Nobody: 5:28pm On May 29, 2015
no NOVA?
that list is shit then.

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