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** Claystone Launcher- A quick update and we just launched our first theme pack **
- A lot has been happened over the last month with Claystone Launcher
- We have now had over 14,000 downloads combined from the following App Stores:
Android Market
Android Freeware Market
Handango / Appia
SlideMe
MobiHand
GetJar
Handster
Aproov
** Themes **
- We just launched our first theme called BlueBerry and added skinning to the features
- We designed and launched a solid business user theme with a clear, crisp interface and colour scheme
- Our goal is to release many themes over the next few months (catching up wit the other launchers)
- Search Android Market fore the keyword "claystone" to install and see all the latest.
** New Features ***
- Besides themes we added sharing functionality and more customization and preferences (a big request from our users)
- Performance and memory management was tweaked and enhanced over a challenging 5 week period of intensive testing, retesting, and responding to user feedback and suggestions
- Launching a new home screen replacement has really been challenging because there are so many solid options already available
- Claystone works on more devices and adjust performance settings to match the hardware capabilities
- Performance can also be adjusted through Preferences if you want to tinker with speed and performance
** We Debuted Claystone on XDA Forums and your feedback is welcomed **
- We welcome your comments, feedback, suggestions and requests for additional Claystone themes.
- Inside the App you can conveniently "Share Claystone" item on the options menu to share Claystone with your friends.
- You can also conveniently rate Claystone and send the Claystone Team a feedback email from Claystone preferences
*** Thanks ***
- I thought I would take some time to reconnect with the XDA forum community and say thank you for all your support and feedback over the last two months.
- I have uploaded some of the latest screen shots and the current APK if you would like to see all the latest changes.
### Minimum Requirements
- Android smart phone or tablet
- Android 2.1 and higher
- OpenGL 1.1 and higher
- Normal screen size or higher
- Medium screen density (160 mdpi) or higher
Claystone Is Now Available in the following App Stores:
- Android Market
- Amazon Android App Store (soon)
- Android Freeware Market
- SlideMe App Store
- Handango App Store (Appia)
- GetJAR App Store
- Search for the keyword "Claystone" to install Claystone from Android Market
- To get the latest version use Android Market updates
Sound amazing and would live to help you test it, but where's the link?
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Sounds sweet
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Initial impression is that its very confussing and difficult to use... it took me a while to work out what I was looking at. Don't get the widget folder as it negates what a widget is. I do like the potential concept, but this really needs a lot more thought into user experience.
To start with look at changing the folder controls to make them easier to select.
This is a very original approach and I'll going to watch this one with interest...
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Often only shows black screen on HTC legend.
The dock icons are too big and there is hardly any customization possible.
But it is a really interesting idea and different from other launcher. I'll stay tuned.
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Widget Question
pantera70 said:
Initial impression is that its very confussing and difficult to use... it took me a while to work out what I was looking at. Don't get the widget folder as it negates what a widget is. I do like the potential concept, but this really needs a lot more thought into user experience.
To start with look at changing the folder controls to make them easier to select.
This is a very original approach and I'll going to watch this one with interest...
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We would really appreciate any more detail you can provide about Widgets. We are tweaking the UI throughout the beta program and any additional ideas or recommendations would be really helpful.
Kevin
Can someone post screen shots?
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We would really appreciate any more detail you can provide about Widgets. We are tweaking the UI throughout the beta program and any additional ideas or recommendations would be really helpful.
Kevin
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Unless I'm missing something the only place to add widgets is in the folder at the top of the screen. This limited the use of widgets... for example if I add a 2x2 clock thats all I can see and use unless I expand the folder. This is compounded by the difficulty in using the folder controls. Widgets are supposed to provide quick and easy access and viewing of apps and info you use most, currently this is lost in Claystone... If you could make widget use a little more traditional it would go a long way...
Like I said previously though the whole user experience would be vastly improved if you added larger controls to the folders making it quick and easy to expand/close etc.
Like ms_green says the dock is a little large and it makes the screen feel a little cramped.
A very short review, sorry for being blunt:
* On my Droid Incredible: great, now applications are even smaller/hard to read. UI is not very responsive. Toolbar buttons are too small but making them any bigger would mean even less real estate.
* Tablet: Ooooh now you're talking! The layout makes much more sense, especially in landscape mode. This is actually getting closer to WebOs' take on multitasked UI.
I think this app has a great future on tablets.
Ima dl right now
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Can someone post screenshots? Thanks
This is great!!! VERY GOOD!!! the concept is amazing
things u might want to improve:
The loading speed of panels are slow. Even opening the appdrawer takes no less than 3 seconds, not to mention browser etc
When u scroll vertically but a bit sideways on a panel it just pops u into another panel, very excruciating
Panels. seriously, all u can have is a home panel and a widget panel? i want to make my own (not just folders) for example media, games etc
"items" u can add. to be honest all there is is file explorer, browser and youtube (not to mention the youtube one really sucks). U need more of these "items", but i understand this is a beta
lol no offense
I could see this possibly having potential on a bigger screen, like a tablet maybe. But as it stands things feel too cramped on my 3.7 inch screen. Also things are a bit slow atm.
It's an interesting concept, but implemented in a moderately confusing fashion. The widget box resizes widgets oddly, making things look bulky, etc.
Great idea, though.
Opening the inbuilt contacts force closes the app for me.
But apart from that, a brilliant concept! I can't wait for new additions! Great job
Misleadingg said:
This is great!!! VERY GOOD!!! the concept is amazing
things u might want to improve:
The loading speed of panels are slow. Even opening the appdrawer takes no less than 3 seconds, not to mention browser etc
When u scroll vertically but a bit sideways on a panel it just pops u into another panel, very excruciating
Panels. seriously, all u can have is a home panel and a widget panel? i want to make my own (not just folders) for example media, games etc
"items" u can add. to be honest all there is is file explorer, browser and youtube (not to mention the youtube one really sucks). U need more of these "items", but i understand this is a beta
lol no offense
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Thanks for the great feedback!
You can create more panels ("folders") as well, you can copy and paste any item in any panel. In our next drop we are going to make it simple by adding applications to the "create" menu.
Meltus said:
Opening the inbuilt contacts force closes the app for me.
But apart from that, a brilliant concept! I can't wait for new additions! Great job
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Do you mind telling us what phone/version you are using? We'll look into it. Thanks.
downloaded and will try it out on my Viewsonic G Tablet when I get home tonight
I'm a visual person. Anyone got screenshots?
Nothing to see here...
Just got this email from SwiftKey
Hey folks,
We've just released a new beta for Android smartphones with some great new
features and stability improvements.
We need your feedback on this as soon as possible, so please head over to
the following URL, download it, then leave feedback on the forum:
http://swiftkey.net/vip/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1115
We're also opening up the SwiftKey VIP group until midnight Pacific time
tonight to celebrate what we're confident is an awesome new beta for you
all. If you have any contacts you think would be interested in trying the
beta, tell them to join at http://www.swiftkey.net/vip using code
#swiftkeyFRIDAY - but this will only work today. Feel free to post this on
social networks.
Cheers,
Joe Braidwood
Chief Marketing Officer, TouchType
Changelog for SwiftKey 2.0.2.8
- Redesigned installer process
- Redesigned settings menu
- SwiftKey shortcut launcher on keyboard
- New typing styles: Precise (identical to Classic), Rapid (similar to Rapidfire)
(Note: you can reproduce "Manual" with "Space will always insert a space" in advanced)
- Text handling improvements (fixed doubledouble bug, etc. + general stability improvements)
- Improved dark theme
We need your feedback, especially on how the new installer and settings UI works for you, and also on how the text handling works.
Known Issues
Installer personalization loop
We currently know there is an issue if you enable and set the keyboard to default before going through the installer wizard – if you try to use any personalization features, these will load another instance of the installer whenever you try to enter text. Please complete all steps of the installer wizard in the order they are presented to avoid this problem.
Whatsapp
Some installations on Android 2.2 or lower when using Whatsapp have a text handling bug with this version of SwiftKey. It appears to come from a bug in the coding of Whatsapp, but we're looking into this.
Hard keyboard in browsers
There are some bugs with hard keyboards in browsers. Please report issues you have in this regard.
Just tried for 10 minutes..
It´s very nice, new installer is easy, settings UI simple to understand , and also text handling fast.
Congrats!
(When u add sliding feature [like FlexT9, Sywpe,..] I will test again )
I just got the email this morning. It's pretty great. I prefer the standard android keyboard because I don't really use the extra features of other keyboards, but I've liked swiftkey since the beginning.
Sent from my CM7 SCH-i500
That keyboard looks really sharp way nicer than Swype's or FlexT9's. Wish it had tracing capabilities then it be perfect.
wow, it support my mother language right now, great
AMAZING APP!!
REALLY DESERVE 5 STARS!!
it has Indonesian dictionary,
while many keyboard apps don't!
AND WHAT REALLY IMPORTANT IS:
it can import my sms sentbox, facebook status and wallpost as suggestion words!
SO the words suggestion is JUST REALLY LIKE what i usually type to wrote a sentence.
because in my country (and i believe not just happen on my country),
there's a different words for general-formal conversation, and everyday conversation.
and in my country is an unique, every region or island has its native language as a daily conversation, not just Indonesian.
with this app, it is the problem solver, for a daily-use-conversation keyboard app.
i love you guys
the other keyboard apps just using general-formal words for the suggestion,
but this app, definetely better, because it can use your daily words conversation as a words suggestion. i really like it.
i can type so fast with my android!
but, my question:
the one and only problem is, how can i disable auto-capitalization?
Aww missed the signups..
I'm from Indonesia. It is really great that swiftkey now support Indonesian. I've been using swiftkey since beginning use of my first Android phone. Now it is getting better. Good job.
Project Title:
Notification Agenda
Official Website:
http://ricardoamaral.net
Screenshots:
Project Description:
Simple application which turns small notes into pleasing status bar notifications with fancy high quality icons. All your notes are easily accessible so you never forget all those important appointments ever again. Never forget an appointment ever again with Notification Agenda.
Some relevant features include:
Several fancy and high quality icon sets
Change individual notes visibility
Quickly edit any visible note
Load visible notes on boot
Intuitive and elegant user interface
The above is just the beginning; lots of more features are already planned for future versions. A premium and ad-free version is also planned to be released soon allowing you to support further development if you are inclined to do so.
Download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ricardoamaral.apps.notificationagenda
Observations:
Those of you who don't mind, please leave a small comment in the Android Market, along with a rating that you find appropriate (but please avoid bad reviews and low ratings, if you have a problem with the app, ask first). If you do not have the patience to leave a comment, use the phone's Market app to simply rate my app (I believe you can't just rate online, you are obliged to comment, but I'm not sure).
And if you don't mind sharing the Market application link in all your social networks (or only the ones you prefer), I'll be forever grateful.
Thanks in advance to everyone for their support.
Social Networks:
Add me to Google+: +Ricardo Amaral
Follow me on Twitter: @rfgamaral
Nice app. I like the clean UI.
Nice app, has a lot of potential!
Keep Going!
Good work, keep going
Tried a few similar apps like this one in the past... Definitely like this one the most. However, one feature that I wish was added is the ability to add our own, custom icons. Will that feature ever be included in the feature?
Cellulah said:
However, one feature that I wish was added is the ability to add our own, custom icons. Will that feature ever be included in the feature?
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Yes, it's planned for a future version.
But I can't make any promises when it's going to be available...
This App is just fantastic.
Keep the good work
Thank you all for the kind comments.
Was a expecting a little more activity though, too bad...
Version 1.0.1 (2011/11/23)
Delete note button moved to the ActionBar
Overall UI improvements
Minor bug fixes
Download:
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.ricardoamaral.apps.notificationagenda
That seems to be really awesome ! I will give a try
Thanks!
I could help u to translate it to spanish, if possible
Good job
embiassus said:
I could help u to translate it to spanish, if possible
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I missed this post, sorry for a late reply...
Well, I appreciate your help but right now I'm not thinking about translations. It would probably help me and more people would probably use it...
But...
I have lots of features planned and lots of releases will come in the near future, it would be a pain to maintain translations done by other people. I would have to wait for them to finish their translation before being able to release a new version.
For now, I want to avoid that. When the app reaches a more mature state, I'll think about adding a couple more languages.
Again, thanks for your help anyway.
Is there any updates for this app?
joaorsilva said:
Is there any updates for this app?
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Unfortunately no, I don't have the time to work on this for the time being...
Version 1.0.2 (2012/01/24)
Implemented various application settings
Updated ActionBar and AdMob libraries
Added basic support for Android 4.0
Minor improvements on various graphics
Overall code and UI improvements
Minor bug fixes
Download:
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.ricardoamaral.apps.notificationagenda
Just updated and saw the Premium icon on the bottom..WTG, Naz Still use your app daily, would love to keep seeing changes.
Come on guys, this app needs more love
Nice app Naz, keep up the good work
great app! thanks!
Version 1.0.4 (2012/03/12)
Fixed major bug in the Turkish locale rendering the application useless
Version 1.0.3 (2012/03/11)
Fixed bug on visibility button with the toggle state being lost while scrolling out of view
Fixed bug on note editor with the ad banner and changes on the screen state
Fixed colors on the ChangeLog dialog (Android 3.0 and above)
Added home screen shortcut to create a new note
Added new ActionBar icons and a more standard behavior
Added custom background to selected items on the notes list
Improved activity and task management for the note editor
Improved support for Android 4.0 and extra high density devices
Notifications icons are now maintained in order of creation
All graphics optimized with new image compressor
Updated ActionBar library with custom tweaks
Overall code and UI improvements
Minor bug fixes
Download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ricardoamaral.apps.notificationagenda
I'm looking for someone fluent in Spanish to help me with the UI translations along with the Google Play page information.
Is anyone out there fluent in Spanish that uses my app and wants to help me out?
What Is HoloPad ?
HoloPad Is A Professional Notepad Application Combining Notes, Todos And A Whiteboard All In An App Under 1 Megabyte In Size.
What Features Does HoloPad Have ?
The Beautiful HoloUX From Android 4.0
OTA Updates (Now By Google Drive)
Tasks For A Well Designed Todo List
Paint Note For Notes That Take More Than Words (Also Supports The SPen)
Quick Note For Adding Notes From Anywhere
Hardware Acceleration For Speedy Note And Task Adding
Supports Full Screen Mode For Note Editor
2 Widgets For Note, Todo And Paint Note Adding And Are Both Resizeable
And More
You Can Download HoloPad Here : http://bit.ly/J6EOiI
And You Can Download The Beta Release Here : http://bit.ly/J0fBGY
And You Can Also Try HoloMusic Here : http://bit.ly/JMuyxB
Please Feel Free To Leave Feedback And Suggest New Features Below
Thanks,
HoloPad Changelog
1.0 Preview 2
???
1.0 Preview 1
Relaunch
do you plan to integrate tasks with google tasks
chazzbg said:
do you plan to integrate tasks with google tasks
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Yep In The Future
Work well on ics kindle fire.
But could you combine drawing notes and plain text notes together?
tennyleaz said:
Work well on ics kindle fire.
But could you combine drawing notes and plain text notes together?
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Possibly In The Future
i'm looking for a decent notepad/texteditor for android and also something to draw and sketch with. i'll give this a try, thanks!
RipD said:
i'm looking for a decent notepad/texteditor for android and also something to draw and sketch with. i'll give this a try, thanks!
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Your Welcome
"Is back"? I didn't think it went anywhere in the first place but still a nice app
Problem parsing. Both the apk from the link and the attachment.
Tapatalked.
it's an excellent competition to any.do
keep it up :beer:
Sent from my GT-I9000
Development Update - 7th May 2012
HoloPad Is Back And Adds Many Many Many New Features But As Always There's Room For Improvement.
Whats New
Better Tablet UI For The Tasks Part Of HoloPad
Adds Homescreen Shortcut For Tasks - Called HoloTasks
Updated OTA Screen For Tablets
New UI For Tasks
Speed Improvements
Fixes Graphical Glitches On Some Devices
Updated OTA Method (Still Google Drive But Now Two Step Method)
Bug Fixes
And More
What's To Come
Updated Tasks Layout For Phones
Fix For Honeycomb Tablets
And More
How To Update By OTA
Updating Is Easy Tap The Download Arrow Then Tap Either The Release Builds Button Or The Beta Builds Button And Then Wait For The APK To Download And Then Follow The Intructions On Screen.
Thats The A Beta Of The Third Preview Of Version 1.0 Of HoloPad,
Thanks,
I'm liking it but what would make me switch over would be http://simplenoteapp.com/api/ support.
moe6 said:
I'm liking it but what would make me switch over would be http://simplenoteapp.com/api/ support.
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I Have Been Strongly Considering A Recode !! The Only Issue With Simple Note Is Its Not An Android App
Thanks
Good!!!
Cool apps, small, clean UI...
would be great if we can easily change the default directory where the files saved.
It would be awesome if you can simply add a shortcut to create new notes. Or a similar 1x1 widget.
HoloApps said:
I Have Been Strongly Considering A Recode !! The Only Issue With Simple Note Is Its Not An Android App
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Flick Note syncs with Simple Note.
Development Update - 2nd Beta - 9th May 2012
Today's HoloPad Update Brings Many Improvements That Will Make Your HoloPad Experience Even Better
Whats New
Updated Tasks UI Unifying The Phone And Tablet UI
Removes The HoloTasks Shortcut
Renamed Paint Note To Whiteboard And Redesigned The UI
Adds Honeycomb Support From 3.0+
Updated Widget Previews
Adds Note Place Holder To The Notes View (Same As Tasks)
Smaller File Size
Bug Fixes
And More
What's To Come
Updated Edit Tasks Layout (Maybe Not Though)
Updates To Whiteboard
Bug Fixes
And More
How To Update By OTA
Updating Is Easy Tap The Download Arrow Then Tap Either The Release Builds Button Or The Beta Builds Button And Then Wait For The APK To Download And Then Follow The Intructions On Screen.
Thats The Second Beta Of The Third Preview 1.0 Of HoloPad,
Thanks,
HoloApps,
In the previous version was a Russian. In this version of the Russian language does not, what happened?
Hi!
I released an alpha version of my little toy call TABU on google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.space.tabu
The app (when activated) shows random animations on the screen. The main point is just to get a smile on your faces
This is alpha version at the moment, but I would like to hear you opinions about it.
PS: this is a fun and learning project for me, so it is and it will always be free and ad-free.
Really fun animations!
I did a quick review about it on my website here:
http://techcookies.net/tabu-make-your-android-more-fun-with-little-animations/
I have a small suggestion : Could you provide the possibility to choose which animations to include?
megasoft78 said:
Really fun animations!
I did a quick review about it on my website here:
http://techcookies.net/tabu-make-your-android-more-fun-with-little-animations/
I have a small suggestion : Could you provide the possibility to choose which animations to include?
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Thanks for the review!
Also thank you for the idea, I will add it to the next version.
I need to redo some animations as well, since some of them takes up too much space (especially the waves).
Btw, the application also supports loading animations from other apks (so anyone could create a plugin with extra animations), but I will release the specs/api only when I'm sure that it's more or less stable.