G+_Marlon Thompson Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Of course i'm only sharing this after my invite code worked. Hurry if you want to try it out. Originally shared by Android Police http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/15/aviate-launcher-goes-beta-with-improved-contextual-awareness-interface-tweaks-we-have-500-invites/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Btw if you don't get in I have 5 invites, hit me up. Jason Howell if you want another arena pick here you go. (why are Tuesdays always like this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Howell (raygun01) Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I got in earlier! Thanks Marlon. Testing it out now. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 np Jason Howell its interesting, between this and the themer beta its like a new launchpad for launchers (and there's your show title) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I've been using it exclusively for a week now. You need to give it a couple days to settle first by making sure the categories have the "right" apps associated. Then it becomes magic (or at least pretty good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Tom Gehrke do you have to force it to recognize your work vs your home, like exclusively use the work tab at work. I have just spent a few minutes with it and I am liking it. I also like the fact that my Google Now is still accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Damn all the Android Police codes have gone, in less than 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 The Verge had a code ("VERGE", I think). When I was at home I went to the Spaces area, selected "Nearby Places" and then picked "Home". (It's all the way at the bottom for some reason.) Similarly I picked my office when I was at work. Not sure how it knew that's where I work (unless it figures it out like Google Now does), but it did. Like putting the right apps in the right categories, it looks like you'll want to select specific places every now and then. It gives you the option to check in with Foursquare so there's that incentive (FWIW), but then it also does cool stuff like... I went to Walmart over the weekend and I had selected that location before. Aviate knew this and switched my app category ("Collection" they're called) to "Grocery Shopping" where I had already made sure my grocery list app was. Long story short, I don't really know if you have to force it, Marlon Thompson. I may have accidentally by what I did, but I'm not sure how much is me telling it things and how much it's inferring on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Cool Tom Gehrke thanks, there is a restaurant near my office and it keeps switching to it, maybe because its almost lunchtime :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Timothy Coghill Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 If anyone is inside could you invite me please? Really I have the sad face on if you could see me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Timothy Coghill Does "VERGE" not work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Timothy Coghill Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Sadly they are exhausted :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Marlon Thompson Maybe. ;) The area I live/work in is pretty sparse so there's typically not much ambiguity in location. I wonder if that's a factor in the Aviate experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Timothy Coghill Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 It will get to work out here in my area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Timothy Coghill send me a private message with your email and i'll send the invite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Ah... I see where I can offer invites now. Didn't notice that had been added in this morning's update. >.< Good news is that I've got some if anyone else wants one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dave Head Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm really liking this actually, in looking forward to see what it does a few days or a week from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Dave Head It kind of sneaks up on you. After a few days of awkwardness, you start finding your rhythm. Reminds me of my honeymoon... but I digress. Yeah, you give up some things with Aviate. Particularly in terms of home screen customization. But you gain in other areas. A very interesting product... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Cindy Siebert Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I just got in this afternoon and am excited to see how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Jan-Jakob Fahrländer send me a private message with ur email and i'll hook you up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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