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Nexus 5 launcher now available for all Nexus devices
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-...nexus-devices/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...droid.launcher |
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it's not the "nexus 5" launcher, it's the Google Now Launcher (previously known as the Google Experience Launcher).
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"Google Now Launcher as used on the Nexus 5 is now available on all Nexus devices" might have been a more suitable thread title but was probably too long. Apologies if it caused any confusion.
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"Google Now Launcher as used on the Nexus 5 is now available on all Nexus devices" might have been a more suitable thread title but was probably too long. Apologies if it caused any confusion.
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it's not the "nexus 5" launcher, it's the Google Now Launcher (previously known as the Google Experience Launcher).
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i think I will avoid that then.
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I've just put this onto my Nexus 4 and 7 and it seems to be working very well..
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because of the name? how strange.
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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
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You can use the launcher without Google Now.
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. |
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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 used to use Nova Launcher, mainly so I could remove and add screens as I need them but that is also possible in GEL. |
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Yes I have it on my 2012 Nexus 7. The 'okay Google' thing is a bit hit and miss with me but that is probably due to my accent. Swiping to the left gives updates on web pages I've looked at now.
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I've found the voice recognition pretty reliable.
Try taking like me. |
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The 'okay Google' thing is a bit hit and miss with me
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I've found the voice recognition pretty reliable.
Try taking like me. |
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I've found it pretty good for searching. But asking to play any music is very hit and miss.
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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. |
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Yes I have it on my 2012 Nexus 7. The 'okay Google' thing is a bit hit and miss with me but that is probably due to my accent. Swiping to the left gives updates on web pages I've looked at now.
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I've found it pretty good for searching. But asking to play any music is very hit and miss.
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is there a guide anywhere of exactly what it can do?
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Here is a fairly good guide but not completely exhaustive. I can get Now to do all sorts on my Nexus 5. Such fun!
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. |
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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. |
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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.
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I like it on my Nexus 10.
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. |
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Yes I have it on my 2012 Nexus 7. The 'okay Google' thing is a bit hit and miss with me but that is probably due to my accent. Swiping to the left gives updates on web pages I've looked at now.
getting webpage updates too now, very handy, and 'research topics' work in the uk now! |
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