Nova Launcher has been the best choice to access app shortcuts or app shortcuts that allow a long press to use any of these accesses to perform convenient actions such as composing a tweet in the Twitter app or accessing the battery settings from the Android Settings icon.
Action Launcher, another interesting app launcher for Android, has received a new major update, although at the moment in beta. Version 3.13 beta introduces the shortcuts in apps in the style of Pixel Launcher, the ability to pin desktop app shortcuts, icon indicators and much more.
This is the change list full 3.13 beta:
- The Pixel Lancher interface or UI for shortcuts or app shortcuts
- The app shortcuts can be used in combination with the 'Shutters'
- App shortcuts can be dragged and placed as shortcuts on the desktop screen
- New icon indicators for 'Covers', 'Shutters' and App shortcuts
- Animation is added to the indicator when opening or closing all apps in the Pixel style
- Lots of visual optimizations to make sure it mimics the look of the Pixel Launcher
To access the beta you need to access the group Digital Ashes Beta and become a beta tester for Action Launcher on the Google Play Store.
With this update you can have the look of the Pixel Launcher, but with all the options that Action Launcher offers around customization. A launcher that is in a continuous pike with Nova Launcher, the one that reigns in third-party apps.
The final version of Action Launcher will be available for the upcoming weeksSo if you're in a hurry, don't delay in participating in the available beta.