Action Launcher update lets you search everything on your device and the internet

Action Launcher

Chris Lacy announced on Friday that Action Launcher version 40 is now available. The update includes a new pillar feature that might rub some people the wrong way — Action Search.

As the name suggests, Action Search is a system-wide search option that looks across apps, contacts, the web, and even system settings. For example, you can toggle the All apps text labels on or off and have results for a movie and contact in the same vertical list of search results. Any apps that match the query show up horizontally between the keyboard and search results.

The good news is that Action Search is available to all Action Launcher users, even if they didn’t buy the Plus upgrade. The bad news is that the feature’s Action Web Search component features advertisements.

Described as a custom-built, externally-hosted web search solution, Action Web Search is Lacy’s first attempt at adopting a new business model. Even though his app has over five million installs, Lacy said in a separate blog entry that revenue is down. Lacy’s financial situation isn’t dire, but he sees Action Web Search as a “supplementary revenue model.”

Editor's Pick

15 best Android launcher apps! (Updated 2019)

Android launcher apps have long been an integral part of the Android experience. If you don't like the way your home screens look or act, you can simply download an app to change all of …

According to Lacy, Action Launcher doesn’t link your web searches to your identity. Lacy also noted that the ads only show up when you search for something that’s not on your device.

Lastly, you’ll have to purchase the one-time $7 Plus upgrade and once-a-year $5 Supporter Pack if you want Action Search to use Google for web results.

Elsewhere, Action Launcher v40 includes native support for Bing and DuckDuckGo, a vertical screen padding option, a new icon, and several bug fixes. Notable bug fixes include improved app boot time, a memory leak fix, and reduced app reloads.

You can download Action Launcher v40 at the link below.

Action Launcher


from Android Authority http://bit.ly/2PF5nnF
via IFTTT

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Removable batteries discussion

I have always preferred phones with removable batteries so far, thinking that it will most certainly be the first component in a device to fail. I have even advised people in my circles to do so, until a recent event. A family member of mine still uses a HTC DesireX. Recently, he wanted to replace his battery because of swelling. He bought two matching batteries from different sellers. The problem is, even though they were unopened/sealed packages of original batteries, they were not holding much charge. (I suppose they waited on a shelf for some time.) This made me question myself. In the past, I have used nokia smartphones, and they were easy to replace with fresh batteries, since almost all nokias used the same battery type. Now with android, its all over the place. Is it even worth it to go for a removable battery device when you cant find a replacement a couple of years after you purchase it? What do you think/prefer? PS. I realize this is not exactly fault of android OS, but ...
Read more