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Although the plans of Microsoft was to create an ecosystem of smartphones based on the Windows Mobile, the idea did not go ahead, since the participation of the giant from Redmond in this market failed, nor Bill Gates himself uses Windows Phone, and the production of new devices is stopped.
However, this does not mean that news for the mobile market as a whole will not continue to be released. The most recent bet is with the Microsoft Launcher, which comes to replace the Arrow released two years ago, and which was produced by the team Microsoft GarageTeam.
Comparing directly with the Arrow , Microsoft says that the new launcher, is 10% faster, use 20% less RAM memory and impacts 15% less on the device battery.
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In addition to a rebranding, which follows the line Fluent Design, which has been adopted by the Microsoft across its ecosystem of products, the launcher has gained new functions. The main one is the “Continue on PC“, which rescues the integration between smartphone and computers with the Windows 10, allowing to view photos or videos from smartphone on PC with OS.
Obviously these functions are more geared towards the productivity side. You can start a job at Microsoft Word No. Windows 10 and end up in Android, or vice versa.
The launcher offers several customization options, with themes and colors. The app also offers the possibility to pin s to the home screen, and the configuration of personalized navigation gestures. The launcher also has appointment information and calendar reminders.
“As the next step on our journey, we are excited to announce that the Arrow Launcher and now Microsoft Launcher. Not only has the product been renamed, but we have also added many new features that represent our goal of providing the best experience for everyone with an Android device,” said Erza Park, Microsoft developer.
The app, which is still in beta, is now available for Android devices. If you want to the Microsoft Launchr click here.
