Lucid launcher is a different type of launcher from all the rest. It was built from the ground up, not being based any previous launchers. Lucid launcher revolves around 3 categories (stability, features, and usability) that are constantly improving as the app evolves. Don't be fooled by the size, Lucid Launcher packs a punch while preserving lightning speed performance. Full of features this launcher allows you to do what you really want to make it your own while maintaining a great look and speed flow throughout the launcher. To get more options get Lucid Launcher Pro.

Some Features:
★Vertical scrolling home pages
★App Drawer as a Grid or List
★Icon theme support
★Icon editing
★Unlimited widgets
★Favorites sidebar (with intro animation)
★Search-bar (with the ability to search apps and contacts)
★Side-bar (contains your favorite apps)
★Many customization settings
★Fully functional Web Browser inside launcher (can be disabled from "Manage Screens")
★The default search engine, Ecosia is designed to help plant trees around the world. The more you search, the more funding goes to planting
★Custom Search Text
★Widget, Folder, and Shortcut Support
★Separate landscape and portrait home page layouts
★Snap grid or free home page
★Page transitions
★Background Playback in browser
★Spanish, Italian, French, Hungarian, Portuguese, German, Russian, and other translations.

App permissions:
Contacts: this permission is used only for the purpose to allow for searching contacts from the searchbar when the search contacts option is enabled
Phone: this permission allows for direct dial shortcuts to work within the launcher
Photos/Media/Files: permissions in this category allow for the ability to create/overwrite backups from advanced settings and to save images from within the built in browser
Other: permissions in this category allow for the app to access the internet exclusively for the built in browser, control vibration for long presses, and to expand/collapse the status bar for the use of certain gestures/shortcuts

Google Plus Lucidity Beta group:
https://plus.google.com/communities/104610109074082791305