Use T9 dialling to launch what you want quicker.
Save time by combining your home screen app drawer and dialer.

This is not a keyboard but a complete launcher / home screen replacement.

T9 Launcher learns your usage patterns and improves your searches with predictive matching.

Set T9 Launcher as your default Home screen and enjoy.
- Fast launching
- Predictive searches learns your usage patterns
- Material based theme including automatic theming depending on your wallpaper.
- Dial numbers directly from the dialpad no need to go into the phone app.

Your phones Home-button brings up the dialpad and Back hides it.
Dial for until you find what you want and press Launch. Longpress Launch for details and options.

As featured on XDA-portal
"Call Up Your Apps with T9 Launcher
Want to quickly access your apps? Dial them up! T9 Launcher features smooth material design and predictive searches for its app dialer. If you have a lot of apps and can't fit them all in your homescreen this could be your launcher."

This app uses the Device Administrator permission. This is an optional feature that allows you to lock your devices screen with an user selectable gesture.