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Three great Android interface enhancements

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Going Mobile

Monday August 2, 2010

When you get your Android phone, it comes with a default screen setup. For example, the HTC Incredible, used in these tutorials, comes with the HTC "Sense" home interface. Many people like to customize their devices, including changing out the "home interface." Doc takes a look at three of the best home replacements for Android phones.

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LauncherPro

- LauncherPro is free and there's a LauncherPro Plus version that you can buy.

- It puts a dock at the bottom so you can access what you need.

- Tap menu and go into Preferences.

- You can set Dock options, Homescreen Options, and more.

- You can adjust behavior settings.

- You can also backup and restore your Home screens and settings.

Open Home

- Open Home costs $3.99 plus tax.

- There are a huge number of themes available for Open Home. Some free, some for pay.

- Gives you multiple screen to work on.

- It has a large number of configurable options so you can customize how it looks and works.

- Can take screenshots of its screens.

- Unlimited possibilities.

GDE

- Has a large number of configurable options that let you determine exactly how it looks.

- A huge number of themes available for football, baseball, movies, and much more.

- Lets you configure animations and wallpaper.

- You can also use custom icons for apps.

- Choose from an assortment of transitions.

- Set it up exactly the way you want.

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