Top 5 launchers for android

1. Nova launcher

Nova Launcher replaces your home screen with one you control and can customize. Change icon themes, colors, layouts, animations and more.

• Ok, Google - Use Google Search's hotword right from the home screen, just say the words Ok, Google. Note: Google does not support all devices or locales yet. This limitaiton applies to Nova Launcher as well.

• Color Theme - Set the highlight accent color for the launcher

Also individual Color controls for labels, folders, unread count badges, drawer tabs and background

• Icon Themes - Find thousands of icon themes for Nova Launcher on the Play Store

• Subgrid positioning - Much greater control than standard launchers, Nova Launcher allows you to snap icons or widgets half way through the desktop grid cells

• Customize App Drawer - Custom tabs, Vertical or Horizontal scrolling, Custom effects

• Infinite scroll - Never far from your favorite page, loop through the desktop or drawer continously

• Backup/Restore - Sophisticated backup/restore system allowing you to backup your desktop layout and launcher settings

• Scrollable Dock - Create multiple docks and scroll between them

• Widgets in dock - Place any widget in your dock, such as a 4x1 music player widget

• Import Layout - No need to rebuild your desktop from scratch, Nova Launcher can import from most popular launchers. Including the one that came with your phone.

• Fast - Nova Launcher is highly optimized to do it's work quickly and quietly, keeping the animations smooth and letting you use your phone as fast as you can move your fingers.

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2. Google now launcher

Upgrade the launcher on your device to make Google Now one swipe away. From your primary home screen, swipe right to access Google Now cards that give you just the right information, at just the right time.

 Available on all devices with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or later.

 Key features:

• Google Now on your home screen - it's easier than ever to get just the right information at just the right time.

• Just say "Ok Google" - when you're on your home screen, just say "Ok Google" to trigger voice input. Then say your search query. Or tell your phone what to do, like send a text message, get directions, or play a song.

• Faster search - tap the search box and you can enter your query immediately.

• Easy access to your favorite Google products and services, like Gmail, YouTube, and Maps.

• Larger viewing area - the status and navigation bars are now translucent, so your wallpaper pops from every pixel, and is even visible when you expand your apps drawer (when supported by device).

• Intuitive wallpaper picker - select any image that's stored on your device, or in the cloud. Position and preview your wallpaper before you set it.

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3. Apex launcher

Apex Launcher helps you create a customized home screen experience on your Android (4.0 and up) device.

Features:

• Customizable homescreen grid size and up to 9 homescreens

• Scrollable dock with up to 7 icons per page and up to 5 pages

• Infinite & elastic scrolling (homescreen, drawer and dock)

• Fancy transition effects (tablet, cube, etc.)

• Hide elements as you want (persistent search bar, status bar, or even the dock)

• Customizable icons and labels for shortcuts and folders

• Choose different folder preview styles and background

• Multiple drawer styles (transparent/opaque, horizontal/vertical, paginated/continuous)

• Drawer apps sorting (title, install date, mostly used)

• Hide apps from the drawer

• Lock your desktop to prevent accidental changes

• Enjoy homescreen gestures (pinch, swipe up/down, double tap)

• Advanced theme engine (icon packs, skins, etc.)

• Backup/restore settings and data

• Optimized for both phones and tablets

• Lots of other customization options!

Apex Launcher Pro (Paid Version) Features:

• Powerful drawer customizations (unlimited drawer tabs, folders in drawer)

• Unread count notifications (provided by the free Apex Notifier extension)

• Dock swipe actions (swipe up and down actions)

• More gesture options (two-finger gestures)

• Additional transition effects (accordion, cross, etc.)

• Flexible theme options (ADW, LauncherPro, Go Launcher themes)

• Enhanced folder support (batch add, merge folders)

• Advanced widget options (widgets in dock, overlapping widgets)

• More features on the way!

Tips:

• Pinch the screen to access screen previews (like Exposé or HTC Sense).

• Long press an icon to drag and drop it over another one to create a folder.

• Long press icons/folders on the desktop and choose edit from the popup menu to customize icons and labels.

• Drag, hover, and drop app icons over the delete button at the top of the screen to quickly uninstall apps.

• Long press an app in the hide apps list to quickly launch that app.

• Switch to single screen wallpaper mode to fix wallpaper zooming issues.

• Enable the Root Helper in advanced settings (root required, Android 4.0 only) to add widgets from the drawer.

Permissions:

• Access widget data: Only used to create and display widgets on the homescreen. (Android 4.1+ only)

• Application information: Used to display warnings when other launchers are running.

• Control vibration/Status Bar/Wallpaper: Standard launcher functions.

• Network communication: Used for anonymous usage/error reporting (optional).

• Phone calls: Used when you create direct-dial shortcuts on the homescreen.

• Storage: Used to backup/restore settings and desktop data.

• Superuser: Required to add widgets from the drawer (Android 4.0 only).

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4. Everything me launcher

EverythingMe is a Contextual Launcher™ that delivers what you need from your phone in just one tap.

What it does:

► Organizes your phone automatically

► Makes it easy way to make calls and create contact shortcuts

► Enables fastest ever in-phone search

► Helps you discover new apps without tedious browsing

The launcher surfaces the apps, contacts and information you’d want based on your context: your location, the time of day, your individual preference, and more. All your apps and information will remain on your phone, they’ll just be neatly organized and easier to access!

MAIN LAUNCHER FEATURES

Smart Folders™

Your apps are automatically organized in folders that you choose, keeping your homes screen neat. Folders also contain convenient cards with articles, videos, and more.

 Prediction Bar™

Delivers the apps you probably need right now, according to your context. For example: news apps in the morning, a call you missed from a friend, or the train schedule when you leave work. The more you use your phone, the more accurate your Context Bar will get!

Lightning Fast Search

The quickest, most personalized search tool for Android. Enter one letter in the search bar and get contacts, apps and web results - no more swiping through multiple screens!

Contextual App Discovery

Your launcher makes sure you know about new apps that you might like. You’ll find recommendations in your folders, and a variety of personalized suggestions in the App Wall. No need to search through millions of apps in the store - your launcher will help you discover great matches for you.

Everyday Uses

Search for a contact by tapping just one letter in the search bar. Tip: you can drag and drop any item right to your home screen, anytime.

When you’re out and about, see nearby restaurants, transportation and venues in your ‘Around Me’ folder. 

When you’ve got a few minutes to play, check out the App Wall and find cool new games without having to search any app store!

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5. ADW launcher

It's compatible with android versions from 1.6 to 4.1!

-It's highly customizable, almost in every aspect you can think of.

-Thousands of skins and themes with support for most popular launcher themes!

-Mix and match your skins, icons, docks, folders, etc

-Configure your applications in unlimited groups and hide unwanted apps.

-Fast setup screen with fast access to add items or configure everything.

-Gestures for fast operation (swipe up/down, 2-fingers swipe up/down, pinch in/out, etc)

-Configurable Actionbar, similar to android 3.x+ tablet interface.

-Screens editor to add,remove, swap and resize your desktop screens.

-Configurable visual desktop indicators.

-Easy folder tweaking and management, content previews, arrangement, colors, etc.

-New AppWidget picker for devices running Android 4.1 and newer.

-Icons editor to create your own customized shortcuts or edit existing ones

-AppWidget resizing

-AppWidget backup/restore (only for android 4.1 and newer)

-Customizable applications dock with support for unlimited shortcuts with paginated scroll.

-Lots of settings to play with: texts, colours, animations, sizes... you should dig in!

Differences between ADW.Launcher and ADWLauncherEX:

ADWLauncherEX and ADW.Launcher share the same application core, but ADWLauncherEX includes a lot of extra features and improvements, like for example:

-10 different app drawer styles, including 3D waterfall, 3D Roll, 3D Ball, 3D Wall, 3D Cube etc

-Lots of new desktop transitions: new animations while navigating through your desktop screens. Try them all, they're crazy!!!

-New icons size configuration to enjoy high quality icons from your preferred themes!

-Save custom configuration presets: Quickly configure and change the whole desktop configuration by 1 click!

-Backup and restore your configuration, easy and painless. You can even share your desktop configuration with your friends!

-More, more more to come!!

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Top 5 Android phones of 2014

   1. Samsung Galaxy note 4

Samsung Galaxy note 4 is beyond doubt a satisfying phone. It has a excellent camera, excellent battery brilliant screen, great specifications and TouchWiz user interface.

 The note 4 has a simplified improved and perfected S pen stylus and the software that supports it.

There are two new pen options in S pen: Fountain pen and highlighter. Fountain pen is the most interesting of them. When you sweep the S pen on the screen you will have feel of writing on a paper.

The camera is improved to 16 MP from 13MP. Samsung Galaxy note 4 ha 20 mAh battery more than Note 3 that’s 3220mAh.  You can now charge 50% of the battery in just 30 minutes. The Galaxy Note 4 looks to be Samsung's best Note yet.

   Specifications:

System: Andoid 4.4.4, Touch Wiz UI with S pen

Display: 5.7 inch, QHD Super AMOLED (2560*1440 pixels 515ppi)

RAM: 3 gb

Internal Memory: 32gb + micro SD card up to 128 GB

Connectivity: GSM, HSDPA, LTE (Cat.6 / Cat.4), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.1, IR blaster, microUSB 2.0, fingerprint scanner, UV sensor

Camera: 16 MP with Optical Image Stabilzation(rear), 3.7 MP (front), heart-rate sensor

Battery: 3220 mAh(removeable), turbo charging

Demisions: 153.5 * 78.6 ( 8.5 mm

Weight:  176 g

   2. LG G3

LG G3 is fantastic device with its excellent design, great battery life, fast UI, innovative software features and wonderful camera it has almost everything you will need. The LG G3 comes with an very clean and flat redesigned Android 4.4 Kitkat UI.

 LG has added a Smart Notice box that gives advice on what's happening around you as well as reminders to return calls. LG G3 has built-in fitness tracker like Samsung galaxy S5. It can track your steps, in addition it can keep a record of your other activities like jogging and cycling.

LG's older features such as QuickMemo are present, as well, but Slide Aside, a feature that lets you call up three apps with a three-finger gesture, is gone.

   Specifications:

SYSTEM: Android 4.4.2 KitKat

DISPLAY: 5.5 inch, QHD IPS+ LCD (2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 534 ppi)

PROCESSOR: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, Quad-Core

RAM: 2 GB (with 16 GB version) and 3 GB (with 32 GB version)

INTERNAL MEMORY: 16/32 GB (+ microSD up to 2 TB)

BATTERY: 3,000 mAh (removable)

CAMERA: 13 MP, OIS with laser-autofocus (rear), 2.1 MP (front)

CONNECTIVITY: GSM/HSDPA/LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, USB 2.0

DIMENSIONS: 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm

WEIGHT: 149 g

   3. Sony Xperia Z3

The Xperia Z3 has had its screen tweaked to produce better results, it has a slightly faster clocked processor, a well thought out design change with metal frame and rubberized plastic corners to act as built-in shock absorbent bumpers and a better waterproof rating.

Sony Xperia Z3 has the ability to last two days on a single charge with its 3100 mAh battery. The camera of  Xperia Z3  has the resolution of 20.7 MP and its using G lens technology again.

The other big change is that the screen can go even brighter nearly 50% better than Sony Xperia Z2.

However, the most impressive upgrade is probably the fact the Sony Xperia Z3 (and Z3 compact) can now repeat the trick first seen on the PS Vita and play games from your main console wirelessly.

   Specifications:

SYSTEM: Android 4.4.4, Xperia UI

DISPLAY: 5.2-inch, Full HD IPS LCD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 424 ppi)

PROCESSOR: Snapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, Quad-Core, Adreno 330 GPU

RAM: 3 GB

INTERNAL STORAGE: 16/32 GB + microSD up to 128 GB

BATTERY: 3,100 mAh (non-removable)

CAMERA: 20.7 MP (back), 2.2 MP (front)

CONNECTIVITY: GSM/HSDPA/LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC

DIMENSIONS: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm

WEIGHT: 152 g

   4. Google Nexus

Google nexus is the first android phone with Android 5.0 lollipop its water resistant and you can pump around 6 hours battery into it in just 5 minute, rocking with its huge 6 inch screen and QHD display.

Nexus 6 runs on a stock Android 5.0 lollipop it runs smoothly. Apps start quickly and animations are awesome. Nexus 6 isn’t long lasting as compared to Sony Xperia Z3. It has a 6 inch AMOLED display with QHD resolution of 2560 * 1440 pixels and a pixel density  of 493 ppi.

A new software feature which is for now exclusive to the Nexus 6, is called the Ambient Display, which shows notifications in a black and white mode as soon as they come in or the Nexus 6 is lifted up. This works like Moto Infos (previously called Active Display) on the Moto X.

   Specifications:

SYSTEM: Android 5.0 Lollipop, stock

DISPLAY: 5.96-inch, QHD AMOLED (2560 x 1440 pixels, 493 ppi)

PROCESSOR: Snapdragon 805, 2.7 GHz, Quad-Core

RAM: 3 GB

BATTERY: 3,220 mAh + wireless charging and turbo charge functionality

INTERNAL MEMORY: 32 GB / 64 GB

CAMERA: 13 MP (rear), 2 MP (front)

DIMENSIONS: 159.26 x 82.98 x 10.06 mm

WEIGHT: 184 g

CONNECTIVITY: HSPA, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1

   5. HTC One M8

No doubt that HTC One M8 in the top five list. Some features of HTC One (M8) an aluminum unibody, Duo Camera, Motion Launch gestures, unparalleled speed, Extreme Power Saving Mode, liquid smooth HTC Sense 6 and a great 5-inch Full HD display.

A big improvement is its legendry BoomSound speakers. It is one of the most beautiful phones ever made.

   Specifications:

SYSTEM: Android 4.4.2, Sense 6

DISPLAY: 5 inch, Full HD Super LCD3 (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 441 ppi)

PROCESSOR: Snapdragon 801, 2.3 GHz, Quad-Core

RAM: 2 GB

INTERNAL MEMORY: 16 GB + micro SD (up to 128 GB)

BATTERY: 2,600 mAh

CAMERA: 4 Ultra Pixel, Duo-camera, (rear); 5 MP (front)

CONNECTIVITY: HSPA, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC

DIMENSIONS: 146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm

WEIGHT: 160 g

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The best english dictionary for android

Wordweb is the best free English dictionary and thesaurus with synonyms, A seprate audio edition app is available for Audio pronunciations.

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Features:

• Up-to-date international English dictionary, based on WordWeb
• 70,000 professionally-recorded offline audio pronunciations (Audio Edition only)
• Fuzzy lookup with spelling and sounds-like suggestions
• Synonyms, similar words and many usage examples
• 2850 words, phrases and derived forms
• 2250 word sense definitions
• 8500 easy-to-understand text pronunciations
• Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel, consonant, select word types)
• Includes many proper nouns, compounds and phrases
• Bookmarks, recent and random words
• Full coverage of American, British, Canadian, Australasian and Asian English
• Works offline, one app for phones and tablets

The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused.
Additional features include the ability to drill down on any word in a definition, full bookmark support and history.

Search features include:
- Alphabetical listing
- Spelling suggestions
- Sounds-like and often-confused
- Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel and consonant)
- Filter search results by noun, verb, adjective, adverbs

The database includes proper nouns and common abbreviations in addition to English vocabulary (e.g. LOL, Oxford, ROFL, Webster, UNHCR, etc.)
No Internet connection is required to use WordWeb, and it's free!!!

Wordweb
size: 27.8 mb

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Kaspersky internet security app for android

Kaspersky internet security is one of the best security app for android. It uses the latest mobile security technologies- which includes advanced anti-theft protection and Android antivirus. 

All the great features of Kaspersky Mobile Security and Kaspersky Tablet Security are now available in a single easy-to-use solution that is optimized specifically for smartphones and tablets.  

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Core, essential protection is absolutely free, just as it was in Kaspersky Mobile Security Lite. But now it has more security features:
Kaspersky Lab’s latest protection technologies against viruses, spyware, Trojans and more
 An Antivirus Scanner - runs an on-demand malware scan of your device 
 Advanced Anti-Theft Protection – Lock&Locate, Wipe, Full wipe, Mugshot.
Plus:
• A new ‘Alarm’ feature has been introduced – you can remotely sound the alarm, helping you to find your device if it is somewhere nearby. The alarm works even in ‘silent’ mode.

• Anti-Theft Web Management Portal. Using a personal online account you can manage all the anti-theft options from a single point.

• Call&Text Filter for smartphones – protects you from unwanted calls and text messages. If you want to try premium features you can activate a 30-day trial or simply make an in-app purchase. 

Premium mode offers:

• Real-Time Protection – ensures that your device is always protected. No matter what you download or install, our powerful AV engine detects and neutralizes mobile malware

• Cloud-enabled protection – reacts fast to new and emerging threats 

• Web Protection – protects you from malicious and phishing websites

• Text Anti-Phishing – automatically detects malicious and phishing links in incoming text messages

• Privacy Protection – allows you to hide confidential information from prying eyes
Kaspersky Internet Security for Android protects your smartphones and tablets against theft, loss, viruses and real-time Internet threats – all without impacting the performance of your devices.

Kaspersky internet security
size: 23.3 mb

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The best pdf reader app for android

Adobe Reader  is the best and free trusted  leader for viewing and interacting with PDFs on Android devices.

You can quickly open PDF documents from email, the web, any app that supports “share”. It supports search, scroll, zoom in and out options. It allows you to manage brightness and use night mode.

You can quickly fill out PDF forms by typing text into fillable fields.
It also has save, sign and forward options.

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IN-APP PURCHASE

If you’d like to do even more with PDFs from your mobile device, subscribe to one of Adobe’s online services to create PDFs and export PDFs to Word or Excel. You can get started without ever leaving your Adobe Reader mobile app – and you can use the services from your computer and mobile device.
You can create PDFs and convert office files and images to PDFs by subscribing to Adobe PDF pack using in app purchase.

App name: Adobe reader
Size: 7.6 mb

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The best security app for android

360 security app for android

It is the best free security, protection and speed booster for Android devices. It protects your Android device from latest viruses, malware, system

vulnerabilities, and privacy risks and cleans application cache and junk files from your system this increases the available storage space on SD card and
boosts your android phone.

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Features:

Antivirus Engine

Scan installed apps, memory card content and new apps upon first use automatically with multi layer antivirus protection by 360 QVS and cloud engines; you

will receive simple but effective virus and malware protection

Phone cleaner

You can use one tap clean button to delete trash files, uninstall residuals and clean app caches.

Memory Booster

360 security frees up memory (RAM) and boost your android phone.

Accelerator and power saver

Scan and close idle background apps as well as clear private usage history with one tap. You can also enable Lock Screen Power-saver mode to perform
automatic clean up and thereby extending battery life.

Calls & SMS blocker

Block unwanted phone calls and SMS and enjoy a hassle-free experience.

App Manager

Manage your apps easily and efficiently. Get daily recommendation of latest apps and games from built-in AppBox.

Anti-theft

An all-in-one anti-theft solution, should you lose your beloved phone. Alert, erase, locate, alarm and lock features assist you on retrieving a lost device and
protect the important data.

Data monitor

Make full use of your data plan and manage your apps' network activities. No need to worry about excess data charges.

Vault

Secure your communication info with SPECIAL ONES and encrypt your special apps.

Real time protection

Scan installed apps and local apk files in real time and also monitor each installation process.

Privacy advisor

Serves as your guide to keep you up to speed on apps accessing your data.
As a useful speed booster and antivirus app, with the trust of 60 millions of 360 security users, 360 security will help you optimize your background apps,
memory space, junk(cache) files and battery power, as well as keep your device safe from viruses, malware, vulnerabilities, adware and trojans.

App name: 360 security
size: 10.0 mb

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How to extent your android's battery life up to 50% ?

DU Battery Saver is the world’s leading battery saver and Android power doctor. It is a free android app for saving battery to make your battery last longer through this you can get up to 50% more battery life for your android device! Solve battery problems and extent your battery life with DU Battery Saver’s smart pre-set battery power management modes, one-touch controls and healthy charge stage features.

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You can instantly find and solve battery problems with optimize button. Protect your battery with healthy charging and extent the life of your device. Optimize” widget allows you to stop power consumptive background apps with one tap to boost battery life.

This app allows you to extend your android battery life up to 50%!

You can see exactly how much battery charge you have left with a detailed analysis of your Android apps and hardware. You can manage background apps and phone hardware easily with the smart home screen widget.

App name: DU battery saver
Size: 6.5 mb

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How to boost your Android device up to 60% ?

DU Speed Booster is an free Android app for optimizing and cleaning with built-in antivirus security feature. DU speed booster can boost your phone up to 60%! It cleans Junk files and cache files from your system and increases the available storage space on your SD card. It is a Android phone optimization solution that combines the advanced functionality of apps task cleaner, speed and ram booster, storage (junk & cache) analyzer, security antivirus guard and protection master for your phone.

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