Apex Launcher gets wide range of features in version 2.0 update

The list of launcher in Android is endless and very few were able to achieve large user base. Apex Launcher is one such launcher that has more than a million installs and is also featured in Lifehacker’s top five launcher’s list. The new version gives users ability to create folders in app drawer, integration with Apex notifier, better activity picker and more features. Listed below is full list of features added to version 2 and 2.0.1. Do note that Apex Launcher needs Android version 4.0.3 or higher and some of the features will be available only in pro version which costs Rs.219.99 ($4). You can download Apex Launcher from here.

v2.0.1

* Folder background transparency
* Transparent status bar for HTC devices (may require root)
* Bug fixes and minor UI improvements
* Updated translations
v2.0.0
* Folders in the app drawer (pro)
* Integration with Apex Notifier (pro)
* Notification badge style options (pro)
* Improved activity picker and wallpaper chooser
* Re-organized and improved settings menu
* Disabled auto update checks by default
* Removed permissions for notifications
* Various fixes and improvements

Full feature list of Apex Launcher:
• Customizable homescreen grid size and up to 9 homescreens
• Scrollable dock with up to 7 icons per page and up to 5 pages
• Infinite & elastic scrolling (homescreen, drawer and dock)
• Fancy transition effects (tablet, cube, etc.)
• Hide elements as you want (persistent search bar, status bar, or even the dock)
• Customizable icons and labels for shortcuts and folders
• Choose different folder preview styles and background
• Multiple drawer styles (transparent/opaque, horizontal/vertical, paginated/continuous)
• Drawer apps sorting (title, install date, mostly used)
• Hide apps from the drawer
• Lock your desktop to prevent accidental changes
• Enjoy homescreen gestures (pinch, swipe up/down, double tap)
• Advanced theme engine (icon packs, skins, etc.)
• Backup/restore settings and data
• Optimized for both phones and tablets
• Lots of other customization options!

Apex Launcher Pro (Paid Version) Features:
• Powerful drawer customizations (unlimited drawer tabs, folders in drawer)
• Unread count notifications (provided by the free Apex Notifier extension)
• Dock swipe actions (swipe up and down actions)
• More gesture options (two-finger gestures)
• Additional transition effects (accordion, cross, etc.)
• Flexible theme options (ADW, LauncherPro, Go Launcher themes)
• Enhanced folder support (batch add, merge folders)
• Advanced widget options (widgets in dock, overlapping widgets)
• More features on the way!

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