Better-Apps Apps

Better DashClock Widget
Better-Apps
=This app is free to download and test.However, it's a 24 hour trial, you can uninstall/reinstall to resetthe trial if you need to test it longer=**Currently you won't be able to display 3rd party extensions ifyou don't have the original DashClock already installed at the timeyou install Better DashClock. **2 steps WORKAROUND:1. Install Original DashClock2. Uninstall/reinstall Better DashClockBetter DashClock Widget is an enhanced version of DashClock Widget.It's compatible with all DashClock Extensions.This app is based from the original DashClock Widget, it supportsall the functions of the original DashClock Widget app.• Text Clock widget for both home screen and lock screen• Bundle with many built-in extensions: weather, gmail, alarm,calendar, etc• Extensible with other extensions available from the PlaystoreBetter DashClock added many enhancements, here are somehighlights:• Enhanced built-in weather extension• Many more built-in extensions: network info, storage,call/message stats, etc• Better looking main widget• Add extension as "Always collapsed"• Setting to increase max collapsed extensions to 6 (horizontalaligned only if more than 4)• Hide the clock, horizontally aligned the extensions• Many appearance options were added. You can now change widgetappearance settings such as text color, text size, widgetbackground color etc.• Major compatibility enhancement to make the app compatible withAndroid 4.0 or higher***Important***• This app is free to download and test. However, its extensionwill be disabled after 24 hours of installations until you purchasethe unlock key. If you are looking for a free version, pleasedownload the original DashClock Widget app.If you have published any DashClock extensions, contact me and Iwill send you the unlock key for free.• Some extensions, such as DashNet , needs to update its extensiondescription meta data in the AndroidManifest to allow other 3rdparty apps to be able to read its data. If you added an extensionto Better DashClock and its information is not showing up, youshould contact the extension developer to ask him/her to add the"worldReadable" meta data to its extension as followed:http://bit.ly/19kKUWAYou should also point the extension developer to this link:http://api.dashclock.googlecode.com/git/reference/com/google/android/apps/dashclock/api/DashClockExtension.html• It may not be compatible with some older devices due to bugs insome versions of Android, please try it before you make thepurchase. If it's not compatible with your device's defaultlauncher, try it with a 3rd party launcher such as BetterLauncher• To use this widget as a lock screen widget on Android 4.4 KitKat,you need to enable a setting firsthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDCJpi-vv7sPlease also see FAQs when encounter any issues:http://bit.ly/19kKUWA
Better Launcher (KitKat based) beta3
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Better Launcher is a new homescreenreplacement app for Android 4.1+ . It's based from theLauncher appfrom Android 4.4 (code name KitKat), you can find thebase versionas "Google Now Launcher" in the play store, it supportsall thefunctions of the home app in Android 4.4:• Performance and stabilities optimizations fromAndroid4.4• Dynamic home screen management (home screens are added/removedasthey are needed)• Homescreen interface enhancements from Android 4.4Better Launcher added many enhancements, here aresomehighlights:Main features:• Ok, Google - Use Google Search's hotword right from thehomescreen, just say "Ok, Google" to start. (This feature usestheGoogle search app, make sure the hotword detection is supportedonyour device in Google search)• Scrollable dock with up to 9 icons per page and up to5pages• Enhanced performance and stabilities over thedefaultlauncher• Tons of fun animations, effects and other eye candy• Homescreen gestures (pinch, swipe up/down, double tap)• Theme engine compatible with many Launcher themes, includingGOLauncher, Adw Launcher, Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher, HoloLauncheretc• Change folder preview, icon size, animation speed, and manyotherthings that you won't be able to change with thedefaultlauncher• Unread Counts• Backup/restore settings and data• Optimized for both phones and tablets• Lots of other customization options!Why use Better Launcher over the other launchers?• It's has many bug fixes and performance/stabilities updatesfromAndroid 4.4• It's lean and small in size• Allow widgets in the dock• It has better theme support, it loads most of the launcherthemeson the play store with no problems• It supports all of the Next Live WallpapersImportant Notes:• This app is currently in Beta, everything is free to use,norestrictions.• Make sure you check updates frequently, many bugs will be fixedasthey are discovered. Many missing features that other launchershavewill be added in the near futurePermissions:• Better Launcher only use those permissions that it needs inorderto work correctly. It does not and will never abusethesepermissions.• Access Widget Data: Needed to display widgets• Internet/Network State/Wifi State: Anonymouserror/usagereporting, update checks• Directly call phone numbers: Only used if you place adirect-dialshortcut on the homescreen.• Change Wallpaper/Vibrate/Status Bar: StandardLauncherfunctions• USB (SD) Storage: Backup/restore