Action Launcher re-imagines the concept of an Android launcher. Put simply, Action Launcher is designed to get you where you need to go, faster.  It looks and feels like a natural launching pad for the Android ecosystem.

Action Launcher offers unique features such as "covers" for icons, that turns any app shortcut into much more than a shortcut, but into an folder. For example, you could have your Chrome icon open Chrome with a single tap or open as a folder with bookmarks to your favorite sites thanks to a double-tap.

The Launcher also allows you to import from existing launcher layout from other launchers such as Apex, Nova, TouchWiz and the stock Android launcher, so you'll instantly feel right at home.

Standout features include:

• * Sliding app drawer for instant access to all your apps
• * 'Covers', an innovative new way to quickly launch apps and shortcuts without compromising the look of your carefully crafted homescreen. 
• * Quicksearch, a fast and powerful feature that allows you to search for apps, contacts and even music directly from the action bar. 
• * Android's unique and powerful action bar is fully integrated into your desktop.
• * Highly organized customization options
• * All of the settings you expect from custom launcher: specify apps to hide, adjustable number of home screen pages, grid sizes, page margins, dock toggles, resize any widget, etc.
• * Strong Play Store integration'

Action Launcher app lets you re-imagines the concept of an Android launcher. Put simply, Action Launcher is designed to get you where you need to go, faster. 

With the freshly added feature, users can open up widgets by simply giving app icons a vertical swipe. Version 1.5 also packs a number of improvements, including support for 10-inch tablets and increased stability.

Standout features include:

* A sliding quickdrawer for instant access to all your apps
* 'Covers', an innovative new way to quickly launch apps and shortcuts without compromising the look of your carefully crafted homescreen.
* 'Shutters', a unique feature that unlocks the power and potential of Android widgets. Swipe an app icon, and that app's widget is automatically created (note: Shutters require Android 4.1 Jelly Bean).
* Quicksearch, a fast and powerful feature that allows you to search for apps, contacts and even music directly from the action bar.
* Android's unique and powerful action bar is fully integrated into your desktop.
* Full tablet support (including the Nexus 10).
* Highly organized customization options
* All of the settings you expect from custom launcher: specify apps to hide, adjustable number of home screen pages, grid sizes, page margins, dock toggles, resize any widget, etc.
* Strong Play Store integration

What's in this version:

• NEW: Shutters - finally, you can unlock the power & potential of Android's widgets. Shutters are similar to a cover: press the app icon to load the app, but if you swipe the icon, that app's widget will automatically be created & displayed. (Note that due to Android API limitations, shutters require Android 4.1 or later)
• NEW: Full tablet support.
• NEW: Many stability improvements.
• NEW: WAY more features than Google will let me list here. See here for a full breakdown: https://bit.ly/WZtfzP

Link: Google Play Store

With the Action Launcher update, now you can now press and drag apps out of the list onto the home screen. Widgets are also accessible from this pane with a swipe to the right. Action Launcher also supports locking home screens with this update so you don't mess up your carefully arranged setup.  Check out the list of new features below.

What's in this version:

• NEW: Drag apps & widgets from the quickdrawer directly to a Home screen. This massively improves your customization workflow.
• NEW: Lock/unlock desktop.
• NEW: Shutters, a groundbreaking new feature that automatically puts widgets just a swipe away. (Note that due to Android API limitations, shutters require Android 4.1 or later)
• NEW: Full tablet support.
• NEW: WAY more features than Google will let me list here. See here for a full breakdown: https://bit.ly/WZtfzP

Link: Google Play Store