Microsoft Launcher beta v5.5 released with support for adaptive icons and more

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Microsoft last night released a new Microsoft Launcher beta update in Play Store. This version v5.5 update comes with new features including support for adaptive icons, improved notification badges support, changes to dock behavior and more. Find the full change log below.

  •  Adaptive Icons- Have the same look for your app icons with multiple shape choices.
  •  Hidden Dock- The hidden dock is back. You can set the dock to be hidden and still access your apps and widgets.
  •  Tasks card syncing is now faster for MSA and work/school accounts.
  •  Experience adjustments for accessing shortcuts when the home screen is locked.
  •  Get notification badges for calling and messaging apps without setting Microsoft Launcher as your default assistant. For more accurate badges, set Launcher as your default assistant.

Apart from the above improvements, this update also includes several bug fixes and performance improvements. Download the Microsoft Launcher beta app here.

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