Nova Launcher updated with app shortcuts from Android 7.1, other cool features
If you are on a device running Android 6.0 Marshmallow or 5.1 Lollipop, you will still be able to perform some quick in-app actions by long-pressing icons on your home screen, but you will be limited to what the developers of Nova Launcher have backported. App shortcuts in Android 7.1 and higher take advantage of a new application programming interface (API), which is not supported by older versions of the OS. Some of the shortcuts ported back from 7.1 include setting reminders and events in Google Calendar, jumping to locations in Google Maps, and using the “I’m feeling lucky” and “Clear space” options in Google Photos. The app shortcuts menu can be accessed by long-pressing an icon on the home screen.
To get the latest beta version of Nova Launcher, head to Nova Settings > Check for updates, and select “Beta” from the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the screen. Alternatively, you can use the link below to get the latest APK.
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