Google Nest Hub might have its very own app launcher

Although they look like stationary tablets, intelligent displays such as the nest hub or echo echo are specially designed to eliminate this misconception. The software, in particular, has an interface that is not exactly conducive to physical interaction and is more suitable for voice commands with audiovisual comments. It seems, however, that Google takes things in a different direction with an experience that brings a familiar drawer to the hub nest.

Technically, the nest hub platform has no applications. He has actions that fulfill this role, but are more like simplified versions of applications. These were not designed to be consulted directly as if you launch Android applications, but Google could get other ideas.

A post on Reddit shows a hub nest max with this new application drawer. In many ways, it is similar to the Android or pixel stock experience, with a short slips to first reveal some “suggestions” and a more complete scan to show the total grid. “Applications” are alphabetically controlled, as you normally see it on most application launchers.

Tapping on the icons naturally launches the actions associated with them, whether it’s youTube or Netflix or make a DUO call. Normally, these actions can be started with the voice command, but Google has also surfaced the recommended cards from time to time. These cards are still accessible with a shot on the left.

This application launcher experience is clearly in its early steps because gesture recognition always seems to be non-polished. If it really becomes a new feature of the Nest Hubs clip is another open question, but it could change the way consumers address smart displays if it does.