While it has been possible to install the Pixel Launcher via an APK, some functionality, specifically the Google Now pull tab and
the new weather widget, didn't work unless the launcher was installed as a system app.
Other Pixel Launcher features of note is the swipe up gesture to open the app drawer,
a new weather widget, and long press on app icons for quick shortcuts.
The new weather widget is the home screen's most striking feature, and while I liked it, it's definitely an acquired taste.
Not exact matches
The
new interface looks clean and sports real - time animated
weather and clock
widgets;
new wallpaper motion effects, and an all -
new Theme Store from which users can download free themes, wallpapers, icons and ringtones.
-- Overall features of AOKP, CM10 and PARANOID ---- Custom JellyBam Settings with preferences ---- Tons of customizations ---- GAPPS Included ---- Hacked youtube with 720p playback ---- Bravia Engine ---- Awesome audio Mods ---- XLoud sound mods ---- Themes and Mods in JellyBam style ---- Latest CM10 / AOKP Kernel compiled from sources ----
New Mali driver ---- Exynos HWComposer ---- Lockscreen with x8 Custom app targets ----
New optimus 4x circle lockscreen ---- Ability to customize color and alpha of the optimus lockscreen ---- Bravia Engine libraries ---- Bravia XLoud audio libraries ---- Paranoid Android settings ---- Per - App - DPI Changer ---- Per - App - Color ---- Custom home action and hardware button in lockscreen ---- Quick / Long click on
weather and clock actions ---- JellyBam Panel in settings app ---- AOKP and CyanogenMod Settings ---- Mass storage mode ---- Apollo Music Player (Themed)---- Quick SMS ---- Init.d scripts ---- JellyBOOM script ---- Media quality tweak ---- 3G and GPS Tweak ---- RAM Optimization + Multitasking ---- SmoothScrolling tweak ---- V6 Supercharger included ---- Trebuchet Launcher ---- Touchwiz Launcher with samsung
weather widget ---- JellyBam custom Bootanimation by metallaxis ---- Center Clock / No clock / Right Clock ---- Volume Panel (Volume Rocker allows you to change ALL volume levels in one Menu)---- Lockscreen
Weather ---- Lockscreen Vibration on / off toggle ---- Performance / Color Settings ---- Brightness Control Slider ---- Multilang ---- JellyBam Style --
There are a few different
widgets to choose from, like email, YouTube and
weather, along with some
new sources and a few social networks, Twitter for example.
Now, the effect isn't exactly mind - blowing, but we could definitely notice the difference when we had the same
New York Times page and
weather widget displayed on the iPhone 4 and its predecessor.
I also appreciate the
new folder functionality and the
new way of adding
widgets: rather than holding down a finger on the homescreen and the
widget panel rising up from the bottom of the screen, you now add your favorite
weather or email
widget from the app tray.
Besides, the custom ROM has native email client, a
weather widget and an all
new navigation bar.
They don't have the ability to use «background refresh» — so, for example, the Yahoo!
Weather widget here isn't automatically checking for
new weather throughout the day.
Action Launcher version 27 is available now, bringing an inbuilt
weather widget,
new theming options, and much more.
The collapsed
weather widget at the top of the home screen also has a
new design.
Google has supercharged the Pixel Launcher's
new top - of - the - screen
widget with the addition of calendar events and traffic information alongside the
weather and date.
Not only are there now more to select from as
new ones have been added in, but many of them will also now allow you to customize details, For example you can place
widgets on the screen that will either list off information such as the
weather and date, or you can place interactive
widgets that do things like bring up the heart rate or the list of workout features.
The
new rounded search bar minus the
weather widget will work just like the usual search bar works on the Google Now Launcher.
The search bar is now situated at the bottom and it sports a
new weather and calendar
widget.
The
new faces have tappable
widgets that can display
weather, step count, battery, day / date, and more.
In their place is a
new «at a glance»
widget that gives you quick access to your upcoming events and
weather.
Also on tap is a
new 4 x 2
weather widget and full - screen handwriting keyboard input.
The latest OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 3 / 3T is here, and it brings a
new notes app,
weather widget, enhancements to the file manager, and more.
First and foremost, the At A Glance
widget at the top of the screen is
new — it shows you the date and
weather, but if you have a calendar event coming up, it will display it right there.
There's a
new «daily briefing»
widget that shows the current
weather, temperature, and upcoming calendar entries, and a completely transparent notification and navigation bar.
It's not
new for 2011, but the latest version includes
widgets like
weather, stocks, and even Skype to flesh out a mini desktop, and the company promises more will be on the way.
Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and
new widgets make HTC Sense look better than ever and, by continuing to focus on all of the aspects, both large and small, that make HTC Sense special, HTC introduces a more cinematic and immersive
weather experience with stunning imagery and audible
weather effects.