What Is an App Launcher? [What Is]
Andrew Tarantola
You wouldn't initially think it, but your phone's home screen is itself an app. It's an app that launches other apps—an app launcher, if you will. But if the app launcher native to your mobile isn't up to snuff, you can always replace it. More »


source: gizmodo.com
22 Jun 2012
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