Nova Launcher updated with app shortcuts from Android 7.1, other cool features
If you are on a device running android/" target="_blank">android/" target="_blank">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.
Nova Launcher Beta Update Brings Support for Android 7.1 Launcher Shortcuts
The Nova Launcher is by far one of the most popular android/" target="_blank">android/" target="_blank">Android launchers out there.There plethora of features and capabilities make the application the favorite customization tool for many users, especially when it comes to Android launchers.Popularity usually means crowds of people who love your product to an extent that they form a strong community, which offers developers the much needed feedback to improve their products.
Nova Launcher Beta adds support for Android 7.1 app shortcuts
The latest beta version of the highly popular Nova Launcher for android/" target="_blank">android/" target="_blank">Android is rolling out in the Google Play Store.Beta testers who also have Android 7.1 Nougat installed are supposed to have support for the operating system's new app shortcuts feature.See also: Best Android launcher appsWe say "supposed to" because, according to Droid Life, the new apps shortcut feature for the Nova Launcher beta does not work on Google's new Pixel phones, but apparently does work for other phones that have Android 7.1 installed.
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