Tried out a new launcher called "Action Launcher Pro" Allows you to swipe to get to your apps. Also you can open up to a widget by swiping up on its corresponding icon. Below are screen shots, (depicting before and after) showing where I swipe the screen to the right to get to apps list. You can then scroll to the app or press the the letter column to get closer alphabetically to app. Not exactly like having a N9 but still nice! (Note to those observant, the before was taken after the after!)