Google Now launcher available in Google Play

Google has reportedly launched the Google Now launcher at the Google Play Store. The launcher, which was earlier called Google Experience, was only available to Nexus 5 users. The launcher can now be installed on all Android KitKat powered Nexus and Google Play edition devices.

The Google Now launcher comes with a dedicated home screen on the left, and users can trigger automatic voice-search/actions by calling out “Ok Google” when on the home screen. The “Ok Google” command is currently supported in US English, UK English and Canadian English.

The full feature list of the Google Now launcher includes: Google Now on the home screen, “Ok Google” ‘hotword’ support, faster search, a larger viewing area and an intuitive wallpaper picker. The Google Now launcher has aspects like the right information at just the right time, assistance around the clock, relevant suggestions, ‘You’re in control’, and many more.

It supports weather reports, road and traffic routes, or even checking your favourite team’s score while they’re playing. It works in the background while the information is automatically organised into simple cards. Google claims that Google Now works the way you want, as it brings users customised and relevant information. The user can control the settings that determine the information Google Now provides.