Nova Launcher Graduates to Version 15, Brings Scrollable Folders and More

"> 1by Stacy Bruce
tagged custom, launcher, update

One of the first apps I make sure I have up and running every time I flash a new ROM is Nova Launcher. An ICS launcher replacement that I have been using since the first week I had my Galaxy Nexus, has just received a new update today already. Just recently, you may remember it was updated to version 14 and no longer required a system installation in order to get widgets in your app drawer. Although fairly easy for the experienced user to remedy, the update to version 14 definitely made the process more user friendly. Now, with today’s update, we’re up to version 15 and it brings even more cool features that I know some of you will enjoy.

Along with a few bug fixes, you will notice improved responsiveness and proper wallpaper positioning in landscape mode for tablets. My favorite feature and probably the biggest change in this update, is the ability to add more than 16 apps in a folder. I know when I tried before to get all my games into one folder they all wouldn’t fit. Not only do you have an unlimited number of apps you can place in to a folder, the open folder is now scrollable so that you can see the plethora of apps you just added. Pretty sweet.

If you have yet to try this launcher replacement out I highly recommend you do. There are so many customization options it’s ridiculous. I mean look at the image above and tell me you can get your launcher to look like that! If you’re rooted and running ICS and are ready to check it out, hit the source link below. If you’re already running Nova then go into Nova settings and check for an update. Version 15 is just waiting to be downloaded.

source: xda

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yes indeed I’m loving it so far

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Logitech slashes Revue price to $100, focuses on Google TV version 2

Logitech has officially slashed the price of the Logitech Revue to $100 on its own website, and retailers have thus closely followed suit. Just three months ago, we noted that Amazon had cut the price of the device from $300 to $200. At this rate, the peripheral giant will be giving away the Revue for free before the end of the year (of course we're just kidding).

At the same time, Logitech has confirmed again that when Google TV version 2 goes live later this summer, all new and existing Logitech Revue users will automatically receive the update, which is built on Android 3.1 (codenamed Honeycomb). Google is hoping the update will give its platform a much-needed boost, but until then, it appears that sales expectations are still low. This (second) price cut for the Revue is a clear indication of that.

Google's partners are having trouble pushing Google TV as many consumers are finding the platform too complicated to use. For consumers, the update means that a simplified user experience and the Android Market is coming to their TV. For developers, the update means being able to use one SDK to ship apps that work both on Android tablets and on Google TV.

Google has hinted that new hardware from Samsung and Vizio is also coming, but hasn't shared further details. The two were rumored to have Google TV product announcements set for CES 2011, but those plans collapsed, and some even claimed Google was the one that delayed the products. Either way, there will soon be four hardware vendors for Google TV: Logitech, Sony, Samsung, and Vizio.