The Google Now launcher is now available on any
Android device running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or
higher. The launcher places Google Now just a swipe
to the right away on your home page. Additionally,
when you’re on the home page all you have to do is
say “Ok Google” to trigger voice controls (the default
setting is only from the launcher or when in Google
Search, although you can set it to be from any screen
or even the lock screen, so long as the device is
turned on). The Google Now Launcher is meant to
make it even faster to get into Google’s services, with
just a swipe, a tap, or a work to get things rolling.
It was just this morning that the Google Now
launcher mysteriously started appearing as
supported
on new non-Nexus devices, and it’s been released for
a wider range of device’s it’s compatible with a full
three quarters of Android devices between the
various versions of Jelly Bean and Android 4.4 KitKat.
Apart from the enhanced Google Now features, the
launcher also features some visual tweaks, including
larger app icons, a translucent status and navigation
bars, and a new wallpaper picker that makes it easier
to choose and position your photos.
You can download the Google Now Launcher now for
free from the Google Play Store, so long as your
device is running Android 4.1 or higher. Check it out
and let us know what you think.
DOWNLOAD IT HERE
