Androidifying

It’s another week, so naturally we have another launcher, or actually a lock screen replacement app, to talk about. It’s not yet available but should be coming soon. Cover was actually created by a few veterans over at Google, Facebook and Yahoo. The goal with Cover is to make the lock screen more flexible by anticipating which apps you want at that particular moment. Of course, this is something that’s not possible on iOS since it’s such a closed down OS unlike Google’s Android. What Cover does is it shows a 6-item list of a persons most-used apps down the let edge of a phone’s lock screen. Tapping on one of the icons launches the app immediately, just as you’d expect. Sliding an icon to the right lets you peek the details of that app quickly. Which is really good for email, maps and calendar apps. What the app does, is it tries to anticipate what you’ll need so you’ll be one step closer to getting or accessing what you need on your phone. It actually sounds really cool, and I’m exc

If there’s one thing that truly sets Android aside from everyone else, like the iPhone, Windows Phone and BlackBerry, it’s customization. No platform offers the same amount of customization as Android does and it’s this that many of us love about the platform. It’s not just that Android itself gives us more options to make our devices feel our own but, the vast amount of apps that are available out there. With so many out there, what sets Sparky Lock Screen aside from the rest? Can it really help make your lock screen feel unique? Read on as we try to answer that question. Description : Sparky Lock Screen is  an app that’s still in beta that’s essentially what you think it is, it’s an app that changes the appearance of your lock screen. Essentially, Sparky Lock Screen is a collection of stunning lock screen themes and designs that bring something unique to your smartphone. The app is quick and well-designed to make it quick and easy to change your lock screen themes. Actions lock un