After 15 betas, the popular Ice Cream Sandwich homescreen replacement, Nova Launcher, has successfully made its way to version 1.0 and is now officially available to everyone in the Android Market. Highly customizable with a focus on performance, Nova Launcher provides users with that stock Android 4.0 feel, while giving them all the extra features they crave in a launcher replacement. The free version of Nova Launcher includes all the standard features you should need.

Nova Launcher

Custom Grid – Configure the rows and columns to fit all your app and widget needs.

Scrollable Dock – Keep all your favorite apps on the dock, with up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.

Scroll Effects – Enjoy eye candy when scrolling your desktop and drawer. Effects include Cube and Cardstack and more for Prime users.

Infinite Scroll – Never be far from your favorite page, loop through your desktop continuously.

Folder Icons – You can chose a background, preview style or even replace the whole icon.

Backup/Restore – Export your settings and layout before a wipe to quickly get back up and running.

Custom Icons – Change the icons of app shortcuts on your desktop to images from ADW Icon packs or from your Gallery

Nova Launcher 1.0 also brings with it a paid premium version dubbed “Nova Launcher Prime,” that unlocks extra features inside Nova Launcher.

Nova Launcher Prime

Gestures – Quickly start Nova Actions or Apps from gestures on the desktop, such as pinching, swiping or two-finger swiping.

Hide Apps – Keep a clutter free drawer by hiding never used apps.

Dock Swipes – Get more use out of your dock apps by setting swipe-actions

Additional Scroll Effects

With improved and fine-tuned gestures, customizable folder backgrounds and icons, it’s no wonder so many lucky Android 4.0+ users chose Nova Launcher as their go-to homescreen replacement. The free version of Nova Launcher can be found right now in the Android Market as well as the enhanced Nova Launcher Prime for $4. If you prefer to purchase the paid version using Paypal, you can also do so via the developer’s all new Nova Launcher website here

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