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It’s already difficult finding an Android launcher that brings up something fresh and original. It’s an over-exploited niche. And it’s also true that plain launchers do work properly and there’s no room for innovation without threatening usefulness. However, once in a while a brave developer comes up with a truly groundbreaking yet balanced proposal. That’s precisely the case with Chris Lacy’s Action Launcher. Standout features include: • Quicktheme: marvel as the colors from your wallpaper are used to automatically customize and theme items on your home screen! • Quickbar: customize the Google search bar at the top of the screen with shortcuts and apps of your choosing. • Covers: an innovative take on traditional folders. Tapping a Cover loads an app, swiping a Cover opens a hidden folder which you have customized. • Shutters: swipe a shortcut to reveal an app’s widget. Allows you to say preview y...