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Yahoo’s Aviate smart-launcher leaves beta with new interface and communication features

Yahoo’s Aviate smart-launcher leaves beta with new interface and communication features
Lewis Leong

Lewis Leong

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After months of beta testing, Yahoo’s Aviate smart-launcher is finally ready for prime time. Aviate learns how you use your phone and recommends apps based on your location and the time of day.

For example, Aviate will suggest news apps in the morning to get you caught up with the day’s headlines. The update also brings news summaries courtesy of Yahoo’s award-winning News Digest app. At night, Aviate may recommend the Kindle app for some reading before bed. It will learn how you use your phone and will update its recommendations. You can also add your own apps to speed up the process.

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Aviate also gives you transit times, directions to your next meeting, and detailed information about nearby points of interest.

Today’s update features a slight redesign and quick access to communication apps. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to bring up a list of your favorite contacts to quickly call or text.

The launcher also supports icon packs so you can customize its looks a little. Although it doesn’t offer as many customization features as other launchers, Aviate does help you get things done faster.

Aviate icon pack

The Aviate update should be rolling out today, but some users are still seeing the old version, which requires a invite code. Check the download link below to see if you have access to the update.

Download Aviate for Android

Source: Aviate

Via: The Verge

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