Nova Launcher It is still the most popular launcher for Android. Now it has been updated in its beta version and has added several improvements, among which are the new folders and the renewal of the Settings.
Nova Launcher Beta is updated in a big way: these are the changes
Nova Launcher Beta 6.0-beta1 is remake from the beta of the most popular Android launcher. After several months of relative silence, the app has been updated in a big way, with changes that many people will appreciate, including some that the community has long been demanding. Using the changelog as base, these are all changes from the Nova Launcher beta.
Improved settings menu
One of the first things you notice is that the settings menu has been improved. Visually adopts a new style that makes it easier to understand what each configuration does. For example, the desktop grids are shown before, the percentage of the size of the icons is indicated or some options are seen without having to enter each option. In addition, dock settings become part of the Desktop settings, as well as make backup thereof. They believe that all of this offers a more intuitive layout with a clearer hierarchy.
Search within settings
La new search it is more efficient and changes its interface slightly. Allows you to find and access settings directly.
More adaptive icon options
In addition to the adaptive icon options already available, the possibility of create your own custom shapes. In addition, to the old option to remodel old gmail icons or Google Drive, for example, is now added the option to prefer the old icons. Also, it is no longer necessary to have Nova Launcher Prime to change the size of the icons.
Identical size for desktop and drawer icons
A new option that allows the size of the icons in the drawer to match that of the Desktop if the user wishes. In this way the interface is more homogeneous with less effort. Also applies to folder icons.
New folder options with immersive mode
One of the features most requested by the community was to be able to modify the appearance of the application folders, something that is finally now available. You can choose the new immersive mode which takes up the entire screen when opening the folder. You can choose the background color, its transparency, curvature of the corner, whether or not to show the name, the grid size ... You can also choose vertical or horizontal scroll. Also, now the folder icons they can take the same forms as adaptive icons.
Improved search bar in app drawer
It can modify your style just like the desktop search bar.
Choose Nova Search as your search service
You can make the Desktop search bar work like the one in the Drawer. This means choose Nova as the search service. Using this option, you can search directly for your apps, with shortcuts to Google Search and the Play Store.
