Apex Launcher Archives

Apex Launcher Now Pushes Its Own ‘Privacy Browser’ When You Open a Browser App

Tim November 18, 2019

If anyone still utilizes Apex Launcher, you may have noticed the introduction of an invasive advertising method that prompted users to download and use the launcher developer's own Privacy Browser app over things like Chrome and Firefox. According to users on...

Apex Launcher Updated With Material Design

Kyle December 22, 2014 14

Apex Launcher, one of the more popular third-party replacement app launchers for Android, is finally joining the Material Design party with version 3.0. A cleaner and more modern UI brings Apex at least to parity with other launchers informed by Android 5.0....

How to: Change Launchers on the HTC One (M8)

Kellen March 31, 2014 30

The new HTC One (M8) runs HTC's BlinkFeed launcher out of the box. It's not a bad OEM launcher, but if you aren't a fan of BlinkFeed and also want custom icon pack support in a launcher that carries a much more classic Android appearance, a 3rd party launcher...

Apex Launcher Sees Update to Version 2.0 – Badge Style Options and Folders in the App Drawer Included

Kellen May 8, 2013 23

Apex Launcher, one of the most popular apps on Android, received a major update this afternoon to version 2.0. In the update for the free version, users will see options to tweak vibration durations, an improved wallpaper picker, a re-organized settings menu,...

Apex Launcher Receives Hefty Update, Merges Changes From Android 4.2

Tim December 18, 2012 42

Today, Apex Launcher got a very nice update, merging changes from Android 4.2 and a ton of other goodies. Some of the highlights are re-sizeable icons, improved theme support, new Apex actions, and a fix for some TouchWiz widget issues. To check the full...

Action Launcher Arrives on Google Play for $4, a Minimal Launcher to Say the Least

Kellen December 7, 2012 25

Today, a new 3rd party launcher called Action Launcher is making the rounds. It's from the creator of Tweet Lanes, one of the more popular Twitter apps available. This new launcher runs $4 in Google Play, a price similar to Nova Prime or Apex, only it has...

Apex Launcher and Nova Launcher Receive Updates, Jelly Bean Enhancements and More

Tim September 24, 2012 61

For anyone that uses the Apex or Nova third party launchers, you can go pick up their updates in Google Play this morning. For Nova, there are a ton of fixes and it also adds in some Jelly Bean goodies and "Project Butter" improvements. As for Apex, it's...

Apex Launcher Beta Updated to Jelly Bean Base, Brings the Speed and Customizations

Tim August 3, 2012 47

Apex Launcher lovers can pick up the newest beta build that was released yesterday. Inside is a load of new stuff and the entire app has been rebuilt on top of the Jelly Bean base code. You will notice speed increases across the launcher and many other...