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Microsoft Launcher

The Microsoft Launcher is neatly-pressed and ready to work.
The Microsoft Launcher is neatly-pressed and ready to work. Screenshot: Florence Ion / Gizmodo

I don’t know how Microsoft gets away with making apps that I like using on Android, but this launcher is another one. As you might expect, Microsoft’s Android launcher is based on what the company does best: productivity. It also has an aesthetic that’s sometimes reminiscent of Android’s Holo-themed days.

Microsoft added some features to its Android launcher that not even Google offers on theirs, like changeable icons and the ability to remove their text names from underneath. And if you’re in the Microsoft ecosystem, you can log in with your account to get your Sticky Notes from Windows, Tasks, and email integrated into the left-most screen, where you’d typically find Google’s Discover feed.

The Microsoft Launcher is free. But a word of warning: If you’re planning to use this launcher alongside another one and switch between them, Microsoft will hound you about making it your default.