After the launch of the Live Activity API with the release of iOS 16.1, the notch in the iPhone 14 Pro became more active than the flag.
In this block, you can hear different active elements. And then the Lock Launcher app appeared in the App Store, which added a little more usefulness to Dynamic Island.
The app itself has been in beta since July. Recently it was released to everyone. The most important thing that you don’t need for comfortable use is free program.
Lock Launcher is a separate dock
This is the main and deep sensitivity of the application. If you need to use some programs often, and their list does not end with four pieces, then this solution is to your liking.
For owners of older smartphones, lock launchers release program widgets on the lock screen, where they are always displayed.
Yes, you will say that there is a “smart” widget with a selection of frequently occurring messages according to Siri. But it is available only where the widget itself is fixed. But in storm availability it will be everywhere.
For owners of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, there is an opportunity install “app” separately in Dynamic Island. The island will always be active.
It contains the programs you have fixed. Maximum of them in the “cutout” is displayed 6 pieces. Work on the use of quick commands. That is, when registering for an icon, you will first be transferred to the Lock Launcher (LL) for a second, and then to the desired application. Works fast so I don’t feel uncomfortable.
The main plus of the fact that the programs are available in Dynamic Island is that they can be accessed in any application at any time. It’s convenient and useful.
In the “collapsed” state, you can only make an LL badge or wait for completion by the main time.
For every program wide set of icons, which you want to put in place of the main one (or leave it). And if there is a great desire, then it is possible to install a custom image. The same applies to blocking frequency.
The Japanese developer was able to use the most popular apps for his creation. However it doesn’t work. For them, a separate shortcut is created in the Teams application, through which the program will be launched from Dynamic Island or with the screen closed. And then the essence is the same – added to the comprehensive widget, using the quick launch.
Overall, it’s a handy app and by far the most useful application of Dynamic Island I’ve seen.
Source: Iphones RU
