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[–] ock88@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

It's a bit more complicated as it involves managing screens of different resolution and sizes. Currently I'm focusing on core features that everyone will be able to use, such as dock folder and more gestures. Coming back to foldables improvements after that

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

You can actually float/ pin a widget to make it behave like a dock.

As for the actual dock, that can be achieved too by creating a folder, changing it to grid mode, and resizing it to the size you want. You can then float/pin it too.

Google Now slide left won't be planned soon as it requires Google not to change and break things in future, which is something I can't control. As a work-around, you can assign the Google app to the gesture when you swipe right

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Not currently, though an open source rewrite in the future is something that I'll be keen to explore

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Thank you. Welcome your feedback here

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I can't advise on this, but I suspect not, especially if the task bar is part of Samsung's launcher :(

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Thanks for link, bookmarked for future implementation

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Currently not, but a major update will be dedicated to enhancing the current search capabilities

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Thank you for the detailed feedback - really appreciate your suggestions. Quite a number of these will be polished up along the way, and new features added (app tags, more gestures and options)

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Not for now, I've not ruled out an alternative open source version, but that will happen with a future rewrite

[–] ock88@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Currently multi touch gestures aren't supported ;)

 

Hi folks,

After numerous feedback and hundreds of changes, I'm happy to share that my project, Octopi Launcher, is ready for open testing.

Below are some key features, with more to come:

  • Foldables support - have totally different layouts on each screen
  • (Auto scrolling) widget stacks
  • Float/ pin a widget on top of home screens
  • Display drawer icons as tiles
  • App drawer folders and favorite apps
  • Assign a nickname to an app (e.g. searching "ff" can instantly launch Firefox)
  • Launch different apps using swipes on an icon
  • Icon pack and shortcut support
  • Resize individual home screen icons
  • Index bar and reachability mode for drawer
  • Option to hide status and navigation bars
  • Notification badges
  • Private space support
  • Lock home screen layout
  • Haptic effects

Shane has also done a video review on a slightly older version, which gives an idea what this launcher can do.

Have a great day!

 

Hi folks,

After numerous feedback and hundreds of changes, I'm happy to share that my project, Octopi Launcher, is ready for open testing.

Below are some key features, with more to come:

  • Foldables support - have totally different layouts on each screen
  • (Auto scrolling) widget stacks
  • Float/ pin a widget on top of home screens
  • Display drawer icons as tiles
  • App drawer folders and favorite apps
  • Assign a nickname to an app (e.g. searching "ff" can instantly launch Firefox)
  • Launch different apps using swipes on an icon
  • Icon pack and shortcut support
  • Resize individual home screen icons
  • Index bar and reachability mode for drawer
  • Option to hide status and navigation bars
  • Notification badges
  • Private space support
  • Lock home screen layout
  • Haptic effects

Shane has also done a video review on a slightly older version, which gives an idea what this launcher can do.

Have a great day!

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by ock88@lemmy.world to c/android@lemmy.world
 

Hi everyone!

I'm happy to share my app, Octopi Launcher, which I've worked on for quite a while now.

Octopi Launcher is a launcher for Android, built with the latest trends in mind, which includes visual and haptic effects, and support for foldables.

Features:

  • App drawer, dock and homescreen
  • Different homescreen for different screen layout/ orientation/ size/ foldable position
  • Widgets and (autoscrolling) widget stacks
  • Home screen folders
  • Fine/ free positioning of home screen apps and widgets
  • Big home screen icons
  • Swipe actions for icons
  • Display drawer items as icons or tiles (or single list); sort by installed date or updated date
  • App search + instant launch
  • Icon pack support
  • Wallpaper blur when opening app drawer (on supported devices)
  • Work profile support
  • Fun animations, reflections and haptic effects

Screenshot album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8xiXqSABV7Rhad139

Firstly, join the Google Group to gain access: https://groups.google.com/g/octopi-launcher-alpha-testers

Then, use this link to download the closed beta: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.otp.octopilauncher

I'd love to hear your feedback below, and have a nice day!