KitKat introduces a lot of much-needed
features into Android, like better support for low-memory devices, a new
storage framework, SMS integration with BLAH BLAH BLAH. We all know
what the people want: transparent user interface elements! Following Nova Launcher's update
to better visually match the KitKat launcher on the Nexus 5, popular
alternative Apex Launcher now has a beta version that does much the same
thing.
The beta version was released to the Apex Launcher Beta Google Group, which you can find here. Then click this link
and follow the instructions to download the APK itself (it won't let
you through if you're not a member). There don't appear to be many other
substantive changes in version 2.2, though the developer has tweaked
the default home screen icons and other visuals to match the homescreen
in Android 4.4.
As with Nova, you won't get the nifty integration with Google Now
found on Google's launcher, but for picky users (like yours truly) the
bevy of customization and visual options that come from the third-party
launcher more than make up for that. The developer hasn't said when
these changes will make it to the general Play Store version, but I'd
expect it will be sooner rather than later. Want to apply those nifty
Nexus 5 wallpapers? Check them out here.
Source: Apex Launcher Google Group - thanks, TheManii!
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