Action Launcher updated to v2.0, & a free version makes its debut

Australian App Developer, Chris Lacy has released a major update for his launcher app, Action Launcher.

Version 2 brings a few changes, and of course the much awaited free version.

The biggest change in the app is the introduction of the Quick page which you can access by swiping from the right edge of the screen. And 1-Swipe, which enables the Quick drawer and aforementioned Quickpage from any app.

Here is a change log of what is new in V2 of Action Launcher Pro

Action Launcher no longer requires a purchase, and is available for everyone to use!

Quickpage: a fully featured home screen accessible from the right edge of the screen.

1-Swipe: access the Quickdrawer and Quickpage from any app on your device, whether Action Launcher is running or not.

Use Android 4.4’s dock and folder style.

Translucent status and navigation bars (requires Android 4.4).

Activity picker.

A wealth of bug fixes and optimizations.

Full release notes available at this link.

A few screenshots of the app from my phone:

Here is a nice video from the developer which shows you the features from the 2.0 update:

Now, coming to the free version , it is good but it is missing a few features, in-fact quite a few:

You can view this from within the launcher’s settings too

1-Swipe: access the Quickdrawer and Quickpage from any app on your device, whether Action Launcher is running or not.

Enable 1-Swipe – access the Quickdrawer and Quickpage from other apps!

Use icon packs

Change the icon scale

Change individual icons

Hide apps from the Quickdrawer

Use Shutters in a folder

Change the widget used in a Shutter

Change the Quickdrawer and Quickpage backgrounds

Remove the upgrade incentives throughout the app

Access to future features such as displaying the unread/notification count