Im yet to try it (i should really before rating it) but even then i think ill be a NO.
i already have Nova launcher set up so that a swipe UP gesture launches GNow.
As for the voice recognition launch, we all know im scottish so its pointless for me and (im yet to see evidence but) that must use a lot of power on non-moto phones surely?
- GEL is faster
- I use Google Now more for some reason even though I swiped up a lot with 4.3
- GEL made me discover Desktop VisualizeR (Since in GEL you can't have an empty screen I had to use Desktop VisualizeR to create a very cool invisible camera widget on my homescreen
no. Some of thee reasons mentioned in to post above. Ive become used to changing themes, 5x5 icon grid, hiding useless apps, and other features not allowed in the stock launcher. i also don't need the search widget on every page.
i think developers will find a way to integrate the google search page eventually. for now im sticking to nova .
no. Some of thee reasons mentioned in to post above. Ive become used to changing themes, 5x5 icon grid, hiding useless apps, and other features not allowed in the stock launcher. i also don't need the search widget on every page.
i think developers will find a way to integrate the google search page eventually. for now im sticking to nova .
I'm enjoying playing with it so far, but I don't know yet if I will stick with it. I definitely like it better than the pure AOSP Launcher.
Up until about a week ago I had been using (and loving) Aviate for a few months. I've started using the Cover lockscreen (beta) for quick access to my frequently used apps. Once the "new" of the GEL wears off I may go back to Action Launcher.
See im pretty inexperienced with launchers tbh.
My 1st ever launcher was stock FroYo [edit: eclair], then Go Launcher. Go Launcher for a long time until i got my sgs3 and realised Go had serious lag so tried Nova Prime and fell in love, it does what i want and need. I did try the Go Teams "Next" launcher and although sexy it lagged so i suppose its function i look for in a launcher (i try to make it look pretty though)
I just cant see what GEL would give me so does anyone have a plus point over Nova Prime (bearing in mind that voice rec' just isnt a thing for me and that although im an android fanboy, im NOT a google fanboy lol)? :beer:
I'm waiting for the Android 4.4 release for my Note 3 then I plan on becoming a Googlenaut for a full week and use everything they throw at me. Experience, G+, Hangouts, Google Music.. everything. This is their chance to convince me to stay. I really like using Nova Prime as my launcher.
I tried it for a day. ......
I was not impressed, but I wasn't disappointed either. It is a lot better than most other stock launchers.
Apex or Nova still rank higher than the GEL.
That's also how I felt. I enjoy having tons of options, and if I cannot customize it then I don't want it. Sometimes I think I enjoy tinkering with the phone more than actually using it for what it was made for.
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