If you guys want an alternative, check out my app launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iojess.conjure https://play.google.com/store/apps/

If you guys want an alternative, check out my app launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iojess.conjure https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iojess.con... I've been working on it off & on for 2ish years. It doesn't use gestures for searching, but personally I prefer typing on a keyboard. It also learns what you want to do based on time and day. One benefit of my approach: it isn't trying to be a home screen replacement, so you can use it with any launcher you wish.