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Essential launcher application is an open source application that can be used for customization and redesigning the display of any android devices. It can be used on pb tablets e.t.c
Proposal
Have been using Essential launcher for a while now and have found out that it possesses a lot of great features that makes it interesting to use but it does not have some necessary features like (1)favorites tab is a feature that can be denoted with a Love Icon that can be placed in the left corner of the home page for users to keep their favorites apps and widgets in, (2) frequently used tab this is a tab that automatically saves the most used apps by the users based on the number of times visited and used,(3)recently added tab is a tab that automatically stores the last added and recently installed apps based on the date and time installed,,(4)voice search is a feature that uses voice command to search the device for whatever word is spoken to it.
Mockups/Examples
Below is the screenshot of Essential launcher without the feature
Below is the screenshot of how Essential launcher should look with the voice search and favorite feature
Below is the screenshot of how Essential laucjer should look with the frequently used and recently added feature
Benefits
Favorite tab helps the users In keeping their favorite applications and it saves them the Stress of navigating around.
Recently Added helps the users to save the last installed apps and the users don't have to start looking around for it.
Frequently use tab also savs the users a lot of stress by automatically saving the most used and visited apps.
Voice Search is a really important feature for all launcher because likes to navigate their devices without even touching or typing anything and with the voice search that makes it possible and most importantly, it saves a lot of energy and stress.
So, I look forward for the addition of all these features in the next version of Essential Launcher and of course I believe theses features will make Essential Launcher more popular and user-friendly.
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