Microsoft Launcher

Editor's Review

Microsoft Launcher is designed to give your Android device a fresh, productive, and personalized home screen experience. 📱 It's not just a launcher; it's a complete overhaul that empowers you to organize your digital life right on your phone. With a plethora of customization options and a user-friendly interface, it's perfect for anyone looking to enhance their Android experience. 🚀

Key Features and Benefits:

Customizable Icons: Give your phone a consistent and stylish look with custom icon packs and adaptive icons. 🎨 Make your app icons truly reflect your personal taste.✨

Beautiful Wallpapers: Enjoy a fresh new image from Bing every day, or choose your own photos to create a wallpaper that’s uniquely yours. 🖼️ Never get bored with your home screen again! 🌅

Dark Theme: Comfortably use your phone at night or in low-light environments with Microsoft Launcher’s new dark theme. 🌙 This feature is compatible with Android’s dark mode settings, ensuring a seamless experience. 🌑

Backup and Restore: Easily move between phones or try new home screen setups with the Backup and Restore feature. 💾 Store backups locally or save them to the cloud for easy transfers. ☁️

Gestures: Swipe, pinch, double-tap, and more on the home screen to easily navigate on the Microsoft Launcher surface. 👆 These intuitive gestures make using your phone faster and more efficient. 💨

Personalized Feed: Your personalized feed makes it easy to view your calendar, to-do lists, and more. 📅 Stay organized and on top of your day with just a glance. ✅

Optional Permissions: Microsoft Launcher asks for several optional permissions to enhance your experience:

• Microphone: Used for speech-to-text functionality for features like Bing Search and To Do. 🎤
• Photo and video: Used for features like wallpaper customization and Bing Chat Visual Search. 🖼️
• Notifications: Needed to notify you of updates or app activity. 🔔
• Contacts: Used for searching contacts on Bing Search. 📞
• Location: Used for the Weather widget. 📍
• Phone: Allows you to call your contacts with a swipe in Launcher. 📱
• Camera: Used to create image notes for Sticky Notes and search for images in Bing Search. 📷
• Calendar: Used to show calendar info in your Launcher feed. 🗓️

You can still use Microsoft Launcher even if you don’t consent to these permissions, but some functions may be restricted. 👍

By downloading Microsoft Launcher, you have the option to replace the default launcher or toggle between device launchers. It's important to note that Microsoft Launcher does not replicate the user’s PC home screen on the Android phone. ⚠️ Users must still purchase and/or download any new apps from Google Play. Requires Android 7.0+. 📲

Ready to transform your Android experience? Download Microsoft Launcher today and discover a new level of productivity and personalization! 🎉

Features

• Customizable icons for a consistent look

• Beautiful wallpapers from Bing or your photos

• Dark theme compatible with Android's dark mode

• Backup and Restore for easy phone transitions

• Gestures for easy navigation

• Personalized feed for quick info access

• Sticky Notes on the go

• Optional Accessibility Service Permission

Pros

• Highly customizable to organize your phone

• Personalized feed for easy access to information

• Dark theme for comfortable use in low light

• Backup and Restore feature for easy transfers

• Gesture-based navigation for easy control

Cons

• Requires Android 7.0 or later

• Some functions restricted without optional permissions