Android ar gets its first launcher app

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Published 14 Jul 2014

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unching a new app on an Android ar smartwatch is a rather convoluted process, as you must first wake the watch with a tap or an “OK ”, then tap the red G in the corner, then scroll down to the bottom of a long list. You can always say “OK , launch Evernote,” but sometimes you just don’t want to talk out loud to your wrist.

 Developer Nicolas mepuy has a solution in ar Mini uncher, available in the ay Store. th one swipe from the top left corner, it creates a launcher that displays all the installed application icons names. Then you just swipe through the list to find the app you are looking to launch.

The latest update adds a quick setting for brightness control haptic feedback when the drawer is opened. It has also received some bug fixes, especially for Samsng Gear ve owners.

Developer mepuy is seeking additional feedback on the site’s ay page for anyone else experiencing issues: “This is a first release, so don’t hesitate to mail me if you have a suggestion or you find a bug.”

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To launch ar Mini uncher, open the app on your smartphone while the watch is connected or open it directly on your watch.

ile may eventually build in this type of functionality, it is a good addition for those who want faster access to their installed applications from an Android ar smartwatch. so, mepuy’s rapid attention to bug fixes bodes well for its stability usefulness going forward.