The rumors about the disappearance of the app drawer Android N are becoming noisier. In this article we examine the proposition: Android has actually need an app drawer?
Why have an app drawer
The app drawer and Android are already inseparable from the very beginning. Over the years there have been some changes made to the list, each manufacturer did change a color or icon, but the basis is always the same. The app drawer is one of the features that distinguishes Android from iOS. And when you try to be spared (hi Huawei), this can often not appreciated. “It looks a lot like iOS” is often heard Huawei gets his EMUI Skin
in addition to design the functionality of the app drawer should not be underestimated. After all, you do not have the obligation to hide all apps in different folders to reduce clutter on your device. So you just have your favorite apps on the homescreen to place to get through a day, and you see at least something of your background image. Also useful is the option in the app drawer your apps alphabetically, use and sorting personal taste. Removes the option, you simply have more time on swipe through your home screens to find the right app or widget.
The question that probably most Android users is the why. Why would you want to remove the app drawer? Why would you have a platform that is known to want to limit the possibilities, while most users do not seem to stand behind this decision? It is not surprising that apps like Nova Launcher are hugely popular. This is an alternative skin which users can customize to your taste. Useful if you necessarily want a Huawei smartphone, but are also infatuated app drawers.
The functionality of app drawers should not be underestimated
and if you are not so fond of it, then you have to Android still choice. For example, the recently announced LG G5 offers the option to turn on or turn off the app drawer. And if you are not so crazy about the design you can always Nova Launcher or try the excellent Google Now Launcher.
Why no app drawer
In an early build of Android N no app drawer spotted. There is a chance that the option will disappear, after on Android Marshmallow been much criticized for the fact that the list vertically instead of horizontally scrolling. At first glance this is a pretty useless ‘downsizing’ of Android, but let them gamble that Google is not stupid. The company has really by that many users find extremely useful the app drawer and prefer not to lose. If he does go, then Google could well have put the first step towards full integration with Chrome OS
Chrome OS is the operating system which include laptops, desktops, and run some set-top boxes from Google. It is based on the same browser and the open source Linux kernel. Google is focusing like on mobile devices, but remember that there is also demand for other products that focus more on productivity and Google’s services integrate better.
By removing the app drawer will Android and Chrome OS more alike and it becomes easier to let the platforms seamlessly together. This is similar to what Microsoft is doing with Windows 10. So there are already smart phones with this operating system that can be connected through a docking peripherals to use the same device and desktop.
What do you think?
the most important of course is the view of the user. Do you think an Android smartphone standard should continue to have an app drawer? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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