Google Now Launcher

[Sean Currie]

What am I missing? Everyone talks about the amazing benefits and convenience of being able to simply swipe to get to Google Now. I can do that now just as easily by simply tapping on my Google Search icon or widget on my TouchWiz home screen. What is the big difference? I feel like I'm not grasping something very simple here. Thank you for your explanations.

 

[funkylogik]

"coz it's Google"
Lol seriously I've never seen the attraction.
I use Nova Prime Launcher which can assign gestures so I just swipe a finger up the homescreen to launch Google Now.
Maybe someone can tell us the advantages.
Is it true you can't use custom icons on Google launcher without an Xposed module?

 

[psionandy]

It's part of Google reference design to show manufacturers what they consider a launcher to be. And because some people like it they've put it on general release.

To be honest it's fine, but I prefer nova. If you're happy with touchwiz then feel free to stick with it.... Different strokes for different folks.