Android: Nova Launcher, an Android launcher for Ice Cream Sandwich devices, recently updated to include lots of Jelly Bean features and the ability to import settings from other launchers for a seamless transition.


Just earlier this week, Apex Launcher updated to include Jelly Bean's automatic widget resizing, flick-to-remove, and performance improvements to ICS, and Nova Launcher has followed suit with its latest beta. However, Nova brings in another, even more awesome feature: the ability to import settings from other launchers, which means you don't need to set up your home screens all over again when you install it.


Both Apex and Nova are pretty equal when it comes to features, however reader Nihilexistentialist notes that each one may perform better and smoother with different phones, so if you can't decide which one to use, give them both a shot on your phone to see which one works the best.

Nova Launcher is a free download for Android phones running Ice Cream Sandwich and above. To upgrade to the beta, just open up Nova Launcher's settings, go to Check for Updates, and click the menu button in the upper right-hand corner. Tap "Beta" and check for updates to get the latest beta version.

Nova Launcher | Google Play via Droid Life