Swype Beta has received a hearty update to version 1.3, and it brings a lot of new and very useful features. The first you notice is probably the look. Swype now comes with 10 different themes that you can choose from, and though they look very similar, it’s a very nice touch. They also have a new feature called “Hotwords,” which populates your… Read more
Nova launcher may be packed with features as it is, but there are a few features hidden. Just like some Google apps have a Labs section for features that aren’t finished, Nova does too. Except it’s cleverly hidden. Notice how in the launcher settings, your volume buttons don’t adjust volume? Hold volume down for 3 seconds, and there will be a toast… Read more
One of the best features of Android is the ability to chose from a variety of home replacements, also called launchers. While there’s about a half dozen popular launchers to chose from, there’s only two or three that really stand out. Software developer Teknision is looking to add its own home replacement to the mix, named Chameleon. While still in beta,… Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUyClY-1JuQ&feature=player_embedded#! Chameleon Launcher, a Kickstarter that ended up being very popular, has been shown off running on the Nexus 7 Jelly Bean tablet. It looks pretty much ready for release (although who knows how much under the hood stuff is incomplete?), and it looks smooth and usable! We still don’t have… Read more
Popular ROM for rooted users, MIUI, has been slowly incorporating some of their features into the non-rooted market. Their infamous launcher is a key example. The launcher features the “All-On-Home” method, similar to that of iOS. There is no app drawer. Everything is right there in front of you. The launcher gives you plenty of space as well for it… Read more
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