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Microsoft today pushed out a new update for its Microsoft Launcher app for Android devices. The update brings some new features to the users who are part of the beta program.

The latest update comes with version 4.7 and is available for download for Launcher Beta users on Android devices. The company has pushed out new features which will allow users to set scroll able wallpapers in the latest update.

Android beta user will be able to get daily background from Bing along with their own customized set of wall papers. You will also be able to control app notifications for specific apps based on the app badges.

The new feature which has been added is the users will now be able to get notifications from the calendar on the Lock screen which was not possible earlier. The developers have also made some minor UI tweaks to improve the application for Android devices.

Microsoft has also made improvements to the long press app context menu along with bringing a new “What’s New” section for Beta users. The developers have also added support for moving the app in the app folder by bringing in some necessary UI adjustments. This was the most requested feature or option by the users and Microsoft has finally delivered their wish in the latest beta update.

Microsoft has also fixed some minor bug especially the one which affected the Feedback and Help page which did not allow the users to report proper feedback. This issue is now fixed and users will now be able to report their feedback via the Feedback page.

There are also some under the hood bugs which have also been fixed to improve the performance of the application for beta testing. As reported this update is only available for Microsoft Launcher Beta testers on Android and after successful testing this update is expected to be rolled out to public users in coming days.

The latest update to the Microsoft Launcher App is currently live and Android users can download the same by clicking the below Play Store link.

Download Microsoft Launcher (Beta) for Android

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