5 stars: Pixel Launcher apk download - I have tried other launchers for more customization options but keep coming back to this one because it works so well and lets me get on with life. The one thing I would like to see in future updates is a dark option for text in the launcher so that it is visible against a light wallpaper. Right now the white text only works well against dark wallpapers. Overall the best launcher if you don't want to customize the entire home screen.
4 stars: Pixel Launcher apk download - Weather widget doesn't really bother me but it would be nice to have notification badges for applications while using this launcher. Currently I am using Nova launcher prime with Tesla unread for notification badges. I'm giving pixels a shot, always been an Android user and liked seeing notification badges on apps on all my other phones and was surprised when I noticed that notifications are only available in the drop down menu from the top of the screen.
5 stars: - Really fantastic. I love the smooth app drawer and clean placement of the weather. The circular apps feel clean and modern, and I find the simple long hold for actions more usable than the equivalent force touch on iOS. While learning how the UI worked took a few minutes at first. It really is a pleasure to use. The lack of an icon for the app drawer makes perfect sense and fits the clean no-clutter simplicity of the Pixel devices themselves.
2 stars: - I much prefer the old Google now with all my personal data with one swipe. Now I have to swipe and click a tiny button to get to my appointments and info. All this shows is need that I don't want. I have gone so far as to click "not interested in need from this source" on every story so as to remove the news feed. It is almost working, now I only get one or two stories when I open it up. Garbage. How do I get the old Google now app bac...