Microsoft Launcher Preview adds third row to dock and app drawer folders

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft Launcher Preview gained a third row in its dock and folder support in its app drawer in a recent update.
  • The update also allows you to double tap to lock your screen.
  • The update is rolling out now to beta testers of Microsoft Launcher.

Microsoft Launcher Preview has a new update that makes it easier to organize your apps. The update allows you to add a third row within the launcher's dock and organize apps into folders within the app drawer. The update also has a couple other features and fixes. The update is rolling out now to beta testers of Microsoft Launcher.

Here's the complete changelog from Microsoft:

  • Add up to 3 rows in Dock
  • Organize your App Drawer with folders
  • Double tap to lock screen
  • Improved app search
  • Fixed bugs and crashes

To organize your apps into folders within the app drawer, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the app drawer by pressing the app drawer icon.
  2. Press and hold on an app that you'd like to be in a folder.
  3. Press Select.
  4. Tap other apps that you'd like to be in the same folder.
  5. Press the folder icon.

The update also brings the option to double tap the screen to lock it, improves app search, and fixes several bugs.

Sean Endicott
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