Apple has just released its beta version of IOS 14 which adds tons of customization capabilities to the operating software. However, there is still no competition in terms of customization when compared to Android. Here are the must-have apps that bring your Android phones to another level.
Nova Launcher
Nova Launcher has been the king that dominates the home screens of countless numbers of smartphones. It’s made for users who enjoy customizing every aspect of their phones, including Home screen, folders, icons, notifications, you name it. The best feature that Nova Launcher provides is Gestures Inputs. It lets users assign a variety of actions for different gesture inputs.
One Hand Operation+
One Hand Operation+, as the name indicates, focuses on providing users with added functionalities from both edges of the screen. By swiping from the edge of the screen, a defined function will be executed. There are also different ways of swipes, short swipes, long swipes, swipe up diagonally, swipe down diagonally. Each type of swipe triggers a function. What sets this app apart from others is that it offers “quick action”. It starts actions before releasing the touch which makes the experience seamless.
Microsoft Swiftkey
Many may consider Google’s Gboard the best keyboard for Android, simply because it’s made by Google for Android, right? Well, to a certain degree, yes. However, Microsoft Swiftkey is the keyboard to consider if customizability is what you are looking for. It has a rich library of themes to choose from; multi-language support with easy switch method by swiping “space” bar; automatically sync your account to help better predict your typing; fully customizable keyboard style, etc.
Zedge
Zedge is one of the best apps when it comes to customizing your phone screen. Its huge selection of wallpapers makes customizing your home/lock screen easy and simple. On top of offering wallpapers, Zedge also provides ringtones and notification sounds to those who aren’t satisfied with stock ringtones(nobody should be).
IFTTT
If this then that, as the name suggests, is an app that brings automation onto your smart devices. For example, you can “program” your phone to automatically post the picture that you just posted on Instagram on Twitter, instead of you having to repost it separately. This is a useful app that connects multiple third-party apps together to bring convenience to users all without the need for coding.
KWGT
If customizing widgets is your thing, then look no further than KWGT. KWGT is an app that transforms widgets in the way you want. From the size of widgets, the color of individual elements, including background and texts, and to the transparency of the widgets and more, KWGT can help you achieve it, exactly the way you like.
Microsoft Launcher
Yes, you might be surprised to see another Microsoft product on this list, but when it comes to lightweight yet customization-friendly launchers, Microsoft Launcher is one of my favorites. Similar to Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher also lets users customize a variety of settings, including grid sizes, app drawer, gestures, etc. However, one feature that Microsoft Launcher out-classes Nova Launcher is that it brings quick settings to the bottom of the screen which makes reachability yesterday’s issue.
