It doesn’t matter what device, version of Android, or custom layer the manufacturer in question has imposed on me; for about 4 years, Nova Launcher and Nova Launcher Prime They were and are the first two applications that I install on every móvil that passes through my hands.
However, after using the par excellence personalization application on Android for so long, Nova and I decided to give ourselves some timesince we were crossed by a third, lesser-known, younger aplicación with great future potential that I fell in love with at first sight. Nova, after 4 years, Lawnchair will take your place.
Lawnchair is the only launcher that made me forget about Nova
Many of you may not know, especially since It’s not even on Google plus Playbut I am sure that after trying it, you will want to give the wonderful application I want to talk about here today a oportunidad.
Back then I already explained that Lawnchair is an application based on Launcher3 aplicación included by Google plus in AOSP and so on looks very afín to Pixel Launcher. Other applications of this type are also based on this version, and even launchers from brands like OnePlus or Motorola are based on the one included in AOSP. However, There is a special lounge chair.
The main feature that makes it different from the rest is that a Open source application. Anyone with enough information perro access yours Github repositoryDownload the code and start implementing its features to create your own perfect launcher.
To be of course up for a request open-source hardly means anything to “running” users who pay more attention to that custom options or launcher features. And here Lawnchair covers his chest, and it made me completely forget about Nova Launcher.
In addition to most of the options available in Pixel Launcher such as new search bar with the possibility of weather informationthe Google plus page now on the left screen or on the round icons, Till Kottmann, the creator of this amazing aplicación, has decided to implement an infinite number of features that continue to increase every day with each new version. The most interesting for me are the following.
- Icon paquete support.
- Resize icons and text.
- Open the request field with the button hometown.
- Themes: white / dark / black.
- Custom “Blur” effect for search bar, folders, dock, application box and shortcuts.
- New Android 8.0 search bar with quick access to Google plus Assistant.
- Animated clock icon.
- Hide aplicaciones in the aplicación box.
- Option to use main background color in application dock.
- Notification dots Android 8.0.
- Import/Export Agreements.
I could spend several hours on this Commenting on the benefits offered by this launcher, but I think it’s even better to offer you the opportunity to try it yourself. As I mentioned, Lawnchair is not available on Google plus Play and the only way to download it is by access their official website. In addition, the project Telegram channel where you cánido follow all the newsand another that comes from power latest download to take the application, which is often released several times a day with new en fase de prueba features. Before we wrap up, this is worth commenting on Lawnchair is a completely free application and according to its developer it will always be.
However, if Nova Launcher remains your favorite, we invite you to read our article on the best tricks to get the most out of it. If you are interested in customization and want to make the most of what the operating system cánido do in this regard, we remind you that we have a complete Android customization guide full of consejos and tricks.