The Nova Launcher has always been the go-to launcher for a lot of users given that it has been one of the best launchers for over a decade now. A new Nova launcher 8.0 beta is now available and it’s coming in with a new Material You design among other cool features.
The developers of the Nova launcher have always done a good job in inputting interesting features in the software. Around September last year, an update brought in enhanced search and visual improvements among other sleek feats. Now, the developers have decided to add more cool features via the Nova Launcher 8.0 beta.
It is interesting to note that the Nova Launcher 8.0 beta is based on the Android 12L Launcher 3. Adding to the Material You design mentioned earlier, the update brings in:
- Redesigned Nova Settings
- New swipe left/right desktop gestures
- Align Bottom immersive folders
- Rebased on Launcher3 Android 12L
- Android 13 fixes
Coming in with version 8.0, the developers have sent in version 8.0.1 and it is specifically big fixes.
The official changelog of the Nova Launcher 8.0.1 beta
- Fixes FCs on Android 8 and 9
- Fix widgets on Samsung
- Fix disabling dock
- Fix various crashes
- Fix max grid size in settings UI
- Fix left/right gestures on the single home screen
- Fix left/right gesture settings appearing twice
- Fix backing out of gesture action selection screen causing selection of None
The Nova Launcher 8.0 beta can be gotten via the Nova Launcher Discord and you can get the update via the link below.
