Nova Launcher updates and adds new features along with bug fixes and More

Before the Ice Cream Sandwich craze finally got underway, one set ofÂ developersÂ took on a challenge. To bring the most customizable and fluid ICS launcher to and ICS based device. It was known as Nova Launcher. It offers all that is great and wonderful about the stock ICS look but with the added benefits of customization. While initial adoption may have been slow due to the ICS requirement, it is picking up steam rather quickly thanks to custom ROM’s and recently updated devices. It offers consumers the chance to kill off the TouchWiz, Sense 4 or anything else the manufactures toss in and offers up a more stock appearance and operation like the Galaxy Nexus offers. Today, Nova Launcher has been updated to include the usual amount of bug fixes and optimizations, along with a handful of new features and additions.

What’s in this version:

(v1.1.1 fixes a startup FC introduced in 1.1 and other minor issues)

Custom app drawer tabs and folders (Prime)

Vertical scroll in app drawer

Configurable drawer transparency

Bulk add to desktop or folder

1×1 widgets in dock

Tablet optimizations (Dock, full screen app drawer)

System shortcuts for app drawer (Works with AOKP Navbar)

Activities shortcut

Many optimizations and bug fixes

I particularly like the bulk add feature is probably one of my favorite additions. I use a lot of folders on my home screen along with my dock so being able to add multiple apps at one time saves time and headache. The custom app drawer tabs and folders for the ones who bought the Prime version of the launcher is definitely a perk. if you haven’t given the launcher a shot you really should. You do need to be running some sort of Android 4.0 on your device in order to do so though. Below you can find the handy QR code for the free version and the paid version, dubbed Prime.

Application: Nova Launcher
Developer:Â TeslaCoil Software
Cost:Â FREE