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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 24, 2012
What is an Android launcher? Probably the most powerful feature of Android is its ability to be customized. And that starts with what's typically called the "launcher." The launcher us...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 27, 2011
This one actually isn't unique to Ice Cream Sandwich, but it's on by default when you first use your phone. The Android Market now has an option to automatically add shortcuts to your homesc...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 01, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing Here's a neat little live wallpaper we got turned onto by Mozilla's Matt Brubeck. Bubbleator is a live wallpaper that "brings the things you care about to yo...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 13, 2011
We're starting to see homescreen and launcher replacements settle into a groove. Nice UIs, smooth transitions, and the Regina launcher fits nicely in that space. It's the same basic principle: Y...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 30, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing It's been quite some time since we first saw what SPB Software was working on for Android, way back at Mobile World Congress in February 2010. But today, finally,...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 02, 2011
Apparently some crazy fool went and shared this picture on Twitter and, no, we haven't jumped ship to Windows Phone 7. But that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun with it. What you see here is t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 24, 2010
On Android, your home screen and app drawer are collectively and commonly referred to as the "Launcher." And you're not stuck with the one that came with your phone. There are plenty o...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 23, 2010
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued by what Windows Phone 7 will be bringing to the proverbial smartphone table in a few short months. And so when we ran across the Zune Home launcher...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 21, 2010
The Galaxy S class of Android smartphones -- the T-Mobile Vibrant, AT&T Captivate, Sprint Epic 4G and Verizon Fascinate -- bring an all-new Touchwiz user interface. And it has one featur...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 01, 2010
This one's certainly the most obvious visual change in Android 2.2, but it shouldn't go without mention. Froyo has added icons for the phone dialer and browser on either side of the launcher icon, cle...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 20, 2010
For anyone who chases news for a living, it's important to get information in front of you as quickly as possible. The advent of RSS feeds and homescreen widgets has made that easier than ever with A...
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by Casey Chan
Sep 22, 2009
One of the greatest things about Android is that any company can tweak, modify, or add to the open-source of Android. We've seen both HTC and Motorola do some really great things with that free...
