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Google's Now Launcher updated with Material Design, takes the Lollipop look to every Android handset

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jan 14, 2015, 4:35 AM

Google's Now Launcher updated with Material Design, takes the Lollipop look to every Android handset

Google's own Now Launcher in the Play Store used to mimic the graphical design of whatever version of Android your particular handset is running when you install it, but with the latest update to the app this is no more. Going forward, those who are primed to use the official Google Now launcher, and the Search app that is its core component, will be looking at Lollipop's Material Design language, regardless of which Android version they are running.

The Search field that stays at the top of the Google Now launcher has turned white, as it went with the latest Android 5.0, and there are new animations. Other than those you won't be noticing much head-on visual changes. The Google Now section, however, has been updated with a panel that can be swiped in from the left, allowing you to change the launcher's settings, quickly move between accounts, and set reminders.

source: GoogleNowLauncher via AndroidCentral

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.