Microsoft continues updating its Launcher for Android on a regular basis, and today's release brings it to version 4.12. This is the public rollout of the features that beta users received a couple of weeks ago.

Among the latest features is a new animation for opening the app drawer, which will now slide up from the bottom of the screen to match the finger gesture used to open it. However, in our testing, this has made it a little more finicky, with the drawer not always opening as it should.

Notably, the update also drops support for some older versions of Android - 4.0 and 4.1 - while adding official support for Android Oreo. There are many other improvements in this version, so here's the full changelog from the Play Store:

Folder and app icon gestures (swipe to open or click to launch).

Choose how to use the last row of expanded dock: Apps, pinned contacts, folders, search bar or widgets;

Parents can enable web filtering through the Family card.

Folders in the app drawer are now sorted alphabetically.

UI improvements: Animation adjustments; blur effect as an option; App badges in the app drawer;

Fully support Android O and remove support for 4.0.X and 4.1

Earlier this week, Microsoft released a new Windows 10 build for Insiders in the Fast Ring, preparing to support the new Your Phone feature. Initially, you'll be required to install Microsoft Apps (which is an app itself) on your phone, but support for the feature will also be added to Microsoft Launcher soon.

With support for Windows Timeline also on the way, Microsoft Launcher could be one of the best options for your Android home screen if you're a Windows 10 user. If you haven't yet, you can grab the app from here.

Via: MSPU