Microsoft Launcher

Microsoft Launcher
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Microsoft Launcher feed running on a Nokia 6
Microsoft Launcher feed running on a Nokia 6
Developer(s) Microsoft Corporation
Initial release October 2015 (as Arrow Launcher)
Platform Android
Type Application launcher
Website arrowlauncher.com

Microsoft Launcher (formerly known as Arrow Launcher) is an application launcher for the Android mobile platform created by Microsoft as a lightweight, fast, and efficient simplification of the Android user experience.[1] Originally available as a beta in October 2015[2] and published to the Google Play Store on October 5, 2017,[3] its purpose is to supply a user-centric basis for Windows and Office-themed applications via a Microsoft account.[4]

Features of the application include a customizable feed which displays relevant and personalized information for the user, such as a news feed, to-do lists, calendar events, recent activity, and more.[5] One can swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal application shortcuts, and the application tray includes a search bar and recently installed apps at the top.[6] Design elements are highly personalizable with a wide range of options, such as having the Bing daily wallpaper as a background image on the lock screen and/or home screen.[7]

The launcher integrates with Microsoft's other Android applications by enabling features such as "Continue on PC", which allows a user to work seamlessly between their phone and a Windows PC.[8] For example, they are able to open a web page in Edge and then open exactly the same page on their PC, not unlike Apple's Handoff feature.[9]

In December 2017, it was reported that Microsoft Launcher had reached 10 million downloads from Google Play.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Microsoft Garage: Arrow - a launcher for Android". Microsoft. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  2. ↑ Protalinski, Emil (2017-10-05). "Microsoft brings Edge to Android and iOS, relaunches Arrow Launcher as Microsoft Launcher | VentureBeat". venturebeat.com. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  3. ↑ Belfiore, Joe (2017-10-05). "Announcing Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android, Microsoft Launcher". Windows Experience Blog. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  4. ↑ Burns, Chris (2017-10-05). "Microsoft just made the perfect Windows-user launcher for Android". SlashGear. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  5. ↑ Endicott, Sean (2017-10-11). "Microsoft Launcher review: A beautiful Android experience". Android Central. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  6. ↑ de Looper, Christian (2017-12-09). "Microsoft's Android apps offer the best Windows mobile experience". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  7. ↑ Herget, Steffen (2017-10-23). "Microsoft Launcher Review: an Apple by any other name? - AndroidPIT". AndroidPIT. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  8. ↑ Krishna, Swapna (2017-10-05). "Microsoft Launcher offers 'Continue on PC' option for Android phones". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  9. ↑ Warren, Tom (2017-10-05). "Microsoft's new Android launcher lets you connect your phone and PC". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  10. ↑ Bamburic, Mihăiță (2017-12-18). "Microsoft Launcher is very popular with Android users". betanews.com. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
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