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🚀 SL 6.4 build 048 with fixes

Before sharing the next build we need help to test a few fixes we prepared in these days.
Please try this version and let us know if you experience anything unusual. We will share a new build, as soon as we will enough data to confirm the quality of the fixes.

Thank you for your help!

🚀 SL 6.4 build 049

What's New in This Update:

- New RSS feed experience, details here: https://bit.ly/4e8MKDe
- Optimized network and RAM usage for RSS feeds
- Added option to set the RSS feed refresh frequency
- Fixed issue with widget loading at first start
- Improved bug reporting experience
- Fixed random keyboard pop-up issue

As some of you may have noticed the new RSS feed selection screen is not working as expected. We're already working on a fix, but it will take a bit more time. A new build with the solution will be released next week. Thanks for your patience!

🚀 SL 6.4 build 050

What's New in This Update:

- Improved compatibility with Android 15 through a new workaround.
- Enhanced RSS feed with refined UI and bug fixes.
- Addressed a rare bug that could cause resource management issue.
- Updated libraries and refreshed translations for a better experience.

Hi everyone! As mentioned last week, we’ve restored the RSS reader panel functionality, and now we need your help to test it by uploading some RSS feeds to our server.

Here's how you can participate:
1. Install the latest version of Smart Launcher (050). You can find it in the previous post or on the Play Store if you're a beta tester.
2. If you didn't yet, follow the instructions here to enable the feed panel: https://www.reddit.com/r/smartlauncher/comments/1fli84c/the_rss_feed_page_gets_better/
3. Open the feed panel, press the "+" button, then select "Add RSS feed."
4. Paste an RSS feed in the field and enable "Recommend this feed", then confirm.

If you don't know how to find RSS feed url, check this guide:
https://help.socialbee.com/article/78-how-can-i-find-the-rss-feed-of-a-website

Our goal is to collect at least 20 feeds for each language. Thanks for your help!

We shared what it’s like to work on Smart Launcher with AndroidPolice!
From overcoming Android restrictions to exciting new features in the works. Curious? Read the full interview here:
https://androidpolice.com/smart-launcher-vincenzo-colucci-interview/

🚀 SL 6.4 build 051

What's New in This Update:

- Improved compatibility with Android 15.
- Updated Material theme to better align with Pixel Launcher.
- Fixed temperature unit issue in the weather widget.
- Hidden apps screen now closes when leaving the launcher.
- Adopted an edge-to-edge design throughout every screen of the app.
- Added option to prevent the default launcher popup from appearing at app start.
- General bug fixes and performance improvements.

🚀 SL 6.4 build 052

What's New in This Update:

- Various UI optimizations for large screens
- Fixed Edge-To-Edge design on Android 14 and lower
- New UI to help users create a private space
- Broken widgets can now be recovered more easily
- Fixed Icon Group theming

🚀 SL 6.4 build 053

What's New in This Update:

- More improvements for large screens
- Removed widget page limit for free users
- Fixed an issue where it was sometimes difficult to exit the app drawer when it was overscrolling

Smart Launcher 6.5 is close!
Read the announcement: https://www.reddit.com/r/smartlauncher/comments/1h0jxwo/smart_launcher_65_is_close/

🚀 SL 6.5 build 000

Smart Launcher 6.5 is here!

- Your Feed, KWGT backup, and the new themes Opaque Glass and Material are now accessible to all users.
- Enhanced Your Feed with various improvements for a smoother experience.
- Optimized more screens for large displays.
- Updated the Color picker with a Material You palette for easier color selection.
- Resolved a bug with the Weather Widget that caused unexpected data usage.

This Black Friday, we’re offering a bigger discount than recent sales on Smart Launcher Pro. The exact price depends on your country, so be sure to check the app for details.

Now is the perfect time to upgrade and unlock all the features of Smart Launcher Pro. And with Smart Launcher 6.5 launching on December 5, you’ll be ready to enjoy all the latest updates and improvements as soon as they’re released.

The discount will be available for just 24 hours, starting on November 29. You’ll receive a notification in the app when it goes live, so don’t miss your chance to upgrade at a great price!