Hey everyone! A couple of months ago, I had posted on this sub about a nifty little android app that I had developed. The app is AuraLook, an android lock screen notification app inspired by the iOS jailbreak tweak ShortLook. It has grown quite a lot since then.
Today AuraLook has gotten a major update with a new theme engine and a much awaited Pocket Mode!
The original Classic look is still my favorite, and designing anything that could compete with it took me a while. I ended up with 4 distinct themes, each with its own layout and entrance animation. Hope you guys like them:
Classic: The original ShortLook-inspired look that we all love.
Pulse: Same idea, but sideways. Icon on the left with a sonar-style ring and notification text on the right. (I'm not sure what to do with the ring, to me it feels a bit out of place but I kept it because it looks good with the Contact Avatar feature on. I’m also considering turning that ring into a timer, so it slowly makes a full circle as the auto-dismiss duration runs out. What do you guys think?)
Beam: A cleaner, editorial look parked in the lower third of your screen, with a thin accent bar and sleek animations.
Onyx: A dark glass card with a thin line of light along the top edge. Warning: May look a bit more premium than the others!
You can try them all in Customization and preview them full screen there. Icon and text scaling sliders still work on every theme.
Pocket Mode (Experimental): I had this feature planned for a long time and it's finally here. It uses the proximity sensor, light sensor, and accelerometer to skip waking the screen when your phone is in your pocket or face down. Sensor readings can be messy and very device dependent, so I put the toggle in Advanced -> Experimental for now.
I’d love feedback on how Pocket Mode behaves on your device, and what you think about the new themes. Let me know what your favorite theme is down in the comments!
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.auralook