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Nexus 5 launcher now available for all Nexus devices
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You can now bring the Nexus 5 look to any other Nexus device (4, 7 or 10), as Google have made it available as an optional download on the Play Store.
You'll notice bigger icons, a range of new wallpapers and some other UI tweaks. Plus, easier access to Google Now if you use that.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3513_7-57619610/google-now-launcher-pops-up-in-play-store-for-all-nexus-devices/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
You'll notice bigger icons, a range of new wallpapers and some other UI tweaks. Plus, easier access to Google Now if you use that.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3513_7-57619610/google-now-launcher-pops-up-in-play-store-for-all-nexus-devices/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
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also GPE devices too.
i think I will avoid that then.
because of the name? how strange.
No, not because of the name change at all. i did not even know the app existed, even with the old name, but since I don't use Google now, it is of no use to me since it is integrated with Google now, which I avoid
You can use the launcher without Google Now.
I had a feeling you can use the launcher without google now, but then what is point in changing to it?
I am using Nova launcher, it is pretty good to be honest. I have tried a few and i think Nova launcher is one of the better ones.
I like the voice commands "ok google" for setting my alarm at night, I also like the way you can see your wallpaper while in the app drawer and through the home buttons and top bar.
I used to use Nova Launcher, mainly so I could remove and add screens as I need them but that is also possible in GEL.
Try taking like me.
I asked about the possibility of rain, and was answered with times for the train.
I've found it pretty good for searching. But asking to play any music is very hit and miss.
I'm the same, setting my alarm works great, playing Billy Joel does not!
Fair enough. I will stay as I am i think.
But you do the ok google thing without the launcher, you just go to the search screen, it seems to workish, sometimes it gets confused.
is there a guide anywhere of exactly what it can do?
Here is a fairly good guide but not completely exhaustive. I can get Now to do all sorts on my Nexus 5. Such fun!
interesting thanks.
i think one of the wrinkles is the way google handles apps that can carry out basic actions. so if i ask it to play a song it waits whilst i decide if i want spotify or google music to play it. if i tell it to make a call i have to decide if i want skype or the phone to make it.
once you get all that set up it's grand.
Yes, the only problem I find with it, is if I try to get it to call someone while I'm in the car. You can always guarantee I'll hit a no signal spot as I say it, so it then just doesn't work!
It's still very early days for voice control. The technology has come a long way in recent years but it still has far to go before it becomes fully reliable.
It looks much nicer with the wallpaper behind the icons, although it took a moment or two to discover how to add extra home screens.
I found it a bit slow on my nexus 7 (2012). Still not really sure what it offers over swiping up!
getting webpage updates too now, very handy, and 'research topics' work in the uk now!
I find having google now on effectively the left most home screen kind of more handy.
not especially so on my tablet really but definitely on my phone. i'm more inclined to use it. i take a glance whenever i have my phone out of my pocket.