Smart Launcher 6 Reorganizes Android Apps With 5 Auto-Sorted Categories

1 articles · Updated · Android Police · May 25

Smart Launcher 6 stood out in a hands-on review for keeping Android home screens organized without the clutter and complexity the reviewer found in Pixel-style and other third-party launchers.
5 built-in app groups—Contacts, Internet, Games, Media and Utilities—automatically sort the app drawer, while custom categories and a unified search for apps, contacts, settings, shortcuts and web results reduce scrolling.
Gesture tools add practical customization: users can assign double-taps or swipes to actions such as opening search, locking the screen or launching app-specific shortcuts like Gmail compose.
Wallpaper-based theming and a customizable right-swipe news feed, including RSS support, aim to personalize the interface while preserving a minimal look.
After several weeks of use, the reviewer said the launcher solved long-standing Android frustrations by combining cleaner navigation, lighter home-screen layouts and more mindful phone use.

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