Launcher became an integral part of Android. These applications allow you to change the standard desktop device and provide the user with an additional set of features.
The review presents best launchers for the Android 2016 of the year, which are leading in terms of the number of downloads.
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Nova Launcher
Nova Launcher opens the rating of the best launchers for Android this year. This application remains a stably popular shell for Android. It can not be called too complex and weighted with various additions, it does not take up much memory, and all extensions are traditionally available in the form of expansion packs. Suitable for installation on devices with Ice Cream Sandwich, JellyBean and KitKat, respectively, requires the version of Android 4.0+.When the launcher is activated, the Import from another launcher option is available on the main screen - importing the previous icon configuration and placing the widgets. In addition, Nova allows you to create a backup copy of the shell settings, which is useful when upgrading the firmware.
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Next Launcher 3D
Next Launcher 3 D is one of the top 10 launchers for Android 2016. This is a completely new shell of your smartphone's desktop. For the first time the icons have become large and of exactly the size that the user needs. High-quality animation effects ensure a smooth change of desktops, do not "slow down" the system and allow you to bring originality to the appearance of your mobile device. The Next Launcher 3D successfully implemented control with the help of gestures. And there are both standard and already known to Android traffic users( for example, a svayp opens the notification bar from top to bottom), and completely new ones( by pinching the screen, you will see a matrix of desktops).In addition to the huge number of advantages, Next Launcher 3D has, however, one significant drawback. The fact is that the free version of the program contains many unpleasant limitations.
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Lightning Launcher
Lightning Launcher is an excellent launcher for smartphones running the Android operating system that will allow you to transform and extend the capabilities of your desktop. This is done by downloading additional modules for the launcher. At the moment there are 78 of them, which is quite a lot. Each must be downloaded separately from Google Play. You can also download the language pack. To all the necessary access is opened using shortcuts on the desktop. There is also a very detailed information sheet that will help you understand all the subtleties of the shell. Lightning Launcher like the fans themselves to shape the look and functionality of your interface. For fans of ready-made solutions, this application is completely not suitable.
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Launcher 8
Launcher 8 is a beautiful launcher for Android devices designed in the style of Windows Phone 8. You can add tiles of various colors and sizes to the desktop, edit the start screen layout, switch the application list display style, add widgets to tiles, customizelock screen and status bar in the style of Windows Phone 8, add special functions to tiles, such as clock, flashlight, Live gallery and Live contacts.
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Google Now Launcher
Google Now Launcher is a popular launcher for Android 2016. Google Now Launcher is a full-featured launcher with no extra branded chips with a few very useful advanced features that are geared towards working with Google Now. First of all, Google Now enters a permanent left home block to the left of the main desktop. In addition, the arsenal adds the possibility of the "OK Google" command from any desktop to automatically launch voice commands. As for other features, you can always import the desktop layout from any other launcher, with the status bar and navigation becoming transparent.
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GO Launcher FX
GO Launcher FX is one of the most popular launchers for Android 2016. This application will completely change the look of your tablet. Many customizable options will help make your gadget more unique and different from others. With convenient control, you can change the settings of the application with one touch. In GO Launcher FX there are more than ten thousand themes that can be changed in the settings. GO Launcher FX has already downloaded more than 200 million users.
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CM Launcher
CM Launcher - one of the best launchers for Android 2016. The creators of this application are known, above all, favorite by many program Clean Master. And here the authors did not disappoint. The launcher turned out to be lightweight, smooth, fast( an increase in download speed of 100% is stated) and just beautiful. Among other things, CM Launcher can sort applications by folders and recommend them based on your earlier preferences and popularity of applications with others. And developers note a special anti-virus kernel that protects your data from malicious programs, and to simply delight the eye, many decorations and themes are provided.
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Buzz Launcher
Buzz Launcher opens the top three launchers for Android 2016. In this utility you will find unique functions that distinguish it from all similar programs. Buzz Launcher, unlike similar applications, changes not only icons, background images and some elements of the interface, but it affects the layout and work of the home screen, changes widgets, allows you to fine-tune your smartphone, which makes working with it easier and more pleasant. Buzz Launcher gives a huge opportunity to configure the interface, although it will take time to figure out how everything works.
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Apex Launcher
Apex Launcher is one of the best launchers for Adroids to date, recommended for use on Nexus 7. A fast, beautiful application with a large set of functions has its bells and whistles: configuring the effects of scrolling desktops, programming gestures, editing icons, and more. The utility allows you to fine-tune the appearance of the desktop and the list of installed applications. You can give the device the appearance of the software shell HTC or iPhone, change the theme, set up a way to display folders, select the option to open files, and replace the standard icons with more original ones. If we talk about more specific properties of Apex Launcher, then its main differences from competitors are the ability to change the size of widgets, adding notifications of unread Gmail and SMS messages, setting the list of installed software in the menu, automatically replacing widgets with the addition of new ones, andcreate tabs.
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Action Launcher 3
Action Launcher 3 tops the rating of the best launchers for Android 2016. This is a very convenient launcher with a beautiful and bright design, as well as many different functions. The application is not only simple, but also very high-quality, it does not contain anything superfluous, and with it practically does not consume the battery. It also does not require too much smartphone resources, so it will be an ideal option even for budget gadgets.