More recently, an interesting application called APUS has appeared on the Google Play market. What is it, many owners of Android devices guess. But far from everyone knows about the true purpose and some features of the program. We will try to fill this gap.
APUS: what is it?
First, let's look at the full name of the application. APUS Launcher speaks for itself: it is a launcher program that replaces the standard interface of Android systems.
But far from everyone clearly understands that this is not only the usual "decoration" of the graphical shell, although there are much more possibilities here than in a regular system, but also a means of organizing, if you want, cataloging applications for quick and convenient access to them. . In addition, in the APUS launcher on Android, you can use several additional elements to customize the system, and, most outstanding, the program has a unique search engine that issues the most popular queries on the Internet in real time. And if you take into account also quite serious optimization functions, this program can be classified as all-in-one. A little later, all application modules will be considered.
Development history
The development of the APUS application itself dates from the first publication of a link to the program on the Google Play market, which took place on July 2, 2014. The developer was the corporation APUS Group, at that time engaged in the optimization of the Android OS, which was too slow and had a completely unchanged interface.
To date, the number of application users worldwide has exceeded 250 million. So how do you designate an APUS launcher? What it is? And here's what: this is a comprehensive Android OS management tool that combines the functions of personalization, quick and high-quality system maintenance with many features and interesting features.
APUS Launcher: advantages over “clean” Android systems and similar programs
It has already been said above that the standard Android shell does not cause much enthusiasm for many users, since it can not be fundamentally changed. There are simply no opportunities or tools for this.
Access to the settings of a “clean” system, complete care in terms of freeing up RAM, space on an SD card or internal drive are also far from perfect. Therefore, most owners of mobile devices and install additional optimizer applications. The same goes for design improvements. It turns out that two different programs are used for both. The combination problem was solved by the APUS utility. What it is is visible immediately after installation. Now we find out.
First look at the interface
So, the program is downloaded and installed. As you can see, APUS installs for free. To some extent, this also made the launcher popular, especially considering the incredible opportunities it offers. Usually programs of this level are quite expensive. In our case, the opposite is true.
But look at the graphical shell. It looks clearly airy thanks to carefully selected themes, wallpapers and icons. Icons are just translucent, which only adds lightness to the working area of the screen. The icons are made in the form of squares with rounded corners, which also cannot but please the eye.
From above you can see a barely noticeable, almost intangible, search bar that goes through all the "Desktops" when scrolling. If you look closely, you can see a running line with popular queries, behind which balloons fly. The organization of the search is very interesting. In it, you can choose the four main systems in which it will be produced online with the provision of results in real time (APUS by default, Google, Bing and Yahoo). If someone does not need this function, it can be completely elementarily disabled.
Organization of applications and files
As for the organization of applications and widgets in the APUS application, user reviews only say that the menu has become very convenient.
This was achieved through the use of technology of “smart folders”, which consists in the fact that the launcher automatically determines the type of application or user files and immediately sorts them into categories (games, tools, media, news, communications, etc.) in groups allows you to significantly save time in finding the right application or file, which is a definite plus.
In the design of the icons and the workspace itself, you can use a unique function that allows you to blur the background image, and detail the icons themselves so that they do not merge with the wallpaper.
Advanced settings and items
Finally, look at some additional features. In the interface you can see that there are not three, but four system buttons at the bottom. A button with three dots created by the launcher opens an additional panel where you can switch to some functions (system settings, sending feedback, etc.). In the same way, when the top panel is opened, the user gets access to quick screen settings, call and ringtone modes, system settings, turning on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and data transfer mode. There is even a flashlight!
As for optimization, personalization and other interesting features, the following can be distinguished:
- APUS Booster is an accelerator based on unloading unused applications from RAM and optimizing disk space, sometimes reaching 80%.
- APUS Headlines - quick access to "hot" news, fully customizable depending on user preferences.
- APUS Discovery is a unique search engine for the most popular applications.
- APUS Know - a system for providing information about traffic, traffic jams, etc.
- APUS "Personalization" - a set of themes, wallpapers and widgets.
- function "Charge +" - control the battery.
- unread message counter for Facebook, Wechat, WhatsApp, etc. (for correct operation, you need to install support for APUS Message Center).
Program removal issues
How to remove APUS? In the simplest version, this can be done from the standard menu by pulling the program icon down or up the screen until the "Trash" appears. It is also easy to uninstall the program in the application section in the main settings menu of the Andriod system itself.
How to remove APUS in another way? You can use utilities like CCleaner, if installed. In any such applet, there is a special section called the application manager, where a complete uninstall is performed. In general, there should not be problems.
Conclusion
That's all for the APUS launcher. What is it, probably many have already understood. However, it is worth adding that to evaluate all the advantages of this program and the features that it offers users of Android devices, you can only in action. Not for nothing that this application is the leader among all such. And, I must say, there are good reasons.