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Better Launcher (KitKat based)

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vbeta3 by Better-Apps

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About Better Launcher

Better Launcher (Package Name: com.betterapps.betterlauncher) is developed by Better-Apps and the latest version of Better Launcher (KitKat based) beta3 was updated on June 24, 2014. Better Launcher (KitKat based) is in the category of Personalization. You can check all apps from the developer of Better Launcher (KitKat based). Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 4.1+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.

Better Launcher is a new home screen replacement app for Android 4.1+ . It's based from the Launcher app from Android 4.4 (code name KitKat), you can find the base version as "Google Now Launcher" in the play store, it supports all the functions of the home app in Android 4.4:
• Performance and stabilities optimizations from Android 4.4
• Dynamic home screen management (home screens are added/removed as they are needed)
• Homescreen interface enhancements from Android 4.4
Better Launcher added many enhancements, here are some highlights:
Main features:
• Ok, Google - Use Google Search's hotword right from the home screen, just say "Ok, Google" to start. (This feature uses the Google search app, make sure the hotword detection is supported on your device in Google search)
• Scrollable dock with up to 9 icons per page and up to 5 pages
• Enhanced performance and stabilities over the default launcher
• Tons of fun animations, effects and other eye candy
• Homescreen gestures (pinch, swipe up/down, double tap)
• Theme engine compatible with many Launcher themes, including GO Launcher, Adw Launcher, Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher, Holo Launcher etc
• Change folder preview, icon size, animation speed, and many other things that you won't be able to change with the default launcher
• Unread Counts
• Backup/restore settings and data
• Optimized for both phones and tablets
• Lots of other customization options!
Why use Better Launcher over the other launchers?
• It's has many bug fixes and performance/stabilities updates from Android 4.4
• It's lean and small in size
• Allow widgets in the dock
• It has better theme support, it loads most of the launcher themes on the play store with no problems
• It supports all of the Next Live Wallpapers
Important Notes:
• This app is currently in Beta, everything is free to use, no restrictions.
• Make sure you check updates frequently, many bugs will be fixed as they are discovered. Many missing features that other launchers have will be added in the near future
Permissions:
• Better Launcher only use those permissions that it needs in order to work correctly. It does not and will never abuse these permissions.
• Access Widget Data: Needed to display widgets
• Internet/Network State/Wifi State: Anonymous error/usage reporting, update checks
• Directly call phone numbers: Only used if you place a direct-dial shortcut on the homescreen.
• Change Wallpaper/Vibrate/Status Bar: Standard Launcher functions
• USB (SD) Storage: Backup/restore