Nope no launcher program included, unless you count the new favorites page thats instead of speed dial. The favorites page lets you link to any program, email address, phone number, or even to SMS someone from it. I know thats not what you're asking but thats the closest that it has. The simulator says nothing about the buttons; it shows a picture of the silk screen buttons, and you have to use those, but yes, on the device there will be a dedicated home buton, and I believe i also so a menu button as well.