Microsoft’s custom Android launcher app has a new name and is now known as the Microsoft Launcher in the Google Play Store. It doesn’t only stop at the rebranding but has an all-new look, and some brand features so that your device feels and looks more personal than ever before.
However, the new features are being made available to preview/beta members at the moment with a major update to version 4.1 and will be made available to general public in the coming days and weeks ahead.
Since getting into the preview or beta program is a click away, we decided to give it a roll and experience it in person as for how it looks to the eyes. Below is a side-by-side comparison (screenshots) of the old Launcher and the NEW Microsoft Launcher app. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
![Microsoft Launcher Home Screen Comparison](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-Home-Screen-Comparison.jpg?resize=696%2C619&ssl=1)
![Microsoft Launcher Settings Screen Comparison](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-Settings-Screen-Comparison.jpg?resize=696%2C619&ssl=1)
![Microsoft Launcher Customisation Screen Comparison](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-Customisation-Screen-Comparison.jpg?resize=696%2C677&ssl=1)
![Microsoft Launcher App Icon and Icon Packs](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-App-Icon-and-Icon-Packs.jpg?resize=540%2C960&ssl=1)
![Microsoft Launcher News Feed Comparison](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-News-Feed-Comparison.jpg?resize=696%2C619&ssl=1)
![Microsoft Launcher Customise News Feed](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-Customise-News-Feed.jpg?resize=540%2C960&ssl=1)
![Microsoft Launcher Theme Setting](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-Theme-Setting.jpg?resize=540%2C1025&ssl=1)
![Microsoft Launcher Customise News Feed](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-Customise-News-Feed.jpg?resize=540%2C960&ssl=1)
![Microsoft Launcher Home Screen Settings](https://i0.wp.com/thewincentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Launcher-Home-Screen-Settings.jpg?resize=540%2C960&ssl=1)