Android Police got their hands on some really convincing GIFs that
show an allegedly redesigned launcher to debut on this year’s new Nexus
Marlin and Sailfish handsets. We still don’t know much about the
handsets themselves except for a couple of mock-ups here and there.
The launcher in question could be reflective of the final release, but is subject to change as we near the Nexus device refresh and impending release of Android Nougat 7.0.
As soon as you see the screenshots, you’ll notice there is no longer a Google Search bar. It has been replaced by a tab that can be pulled out or tapped on in order to access either Google Now by sliding from the left as you do now, or you can access the Google Search bar by tapping on the “G” icon.
It also looks as if pulling this “G” tab would have some other
function, but the launcher demonstration was not running on finalized
Android Nougat software, deeming this action useless in its current
state. This suggests it may be reserved for some new Google Assistant
function.
The second thing you’ll notice is the lack of an app drawer icon.
This is because the app drawer is being given a real drawer action. In
order to access your apps, you’ll need to pull up on the lower dock of
the launcher, revealing your entire app drawer.
As of now, the settings look much like the current Google Now
Launcher’s settings with a chance that there will be a different set of
options in the final version. Other differences in the launcher include
new, updated folder icons, which look like you are viewing them through a
telescope or portal (any Portal players out there).
In addition to these leaked launcher GIFs, the official wallpapers for the Nexus devices have made their way to the internet as well. The wallpapers can be previewed here and downloaded at
The launcher in question could be reflective of the final release, but is subject to change as we near the Nexus device refresh and impending release of Android Nougat 7.0.
As soon as you see the screenshots, you’ll notice there is no longer a Google Search bar. It has been replaced by a tab that can be pulled out or tapped on in order to access either Google Now by sliding from the left as you do now, or you can access the Google Search bar by tapping on the “G” icon.
As of now, the settings look much like the current Google Now
Launcher’s settings with a chance that there will be a different set of
options in the final version. Other differences in the launcher include
new, updated folder icons, which look like you are viewing them through a
telescope or portal (any Portal players out there).
In addition to these leaked launcher GIFs, the official wallpapers for the Nexus devices have made their way to the internet as well. The wallpapers can be previewed here and downloaded at
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