1d ago

Started trying out TinyBit Launcher and have been enjoying it a lot!

f-droid.org TinyBit Launcher | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

Small memory footprint, icon pack support, color and behaviour customizable

For those unfamiliar, it's a fork of KISS launcher.

It's a little more elaborate than KISS, hence the name (I think?), with more widget support and additional screen/desktop views to switch between (empty for background/wallpaper viewing, widget, and search).

After having used KISS awhile, it took some adjusting to, but I've found I really enjoy the blend of KISS features with the ability to display more widgets. If you happen to have an Android tablet and want a different launcher, I think TinyBit's worth considering for a best of both worlds option.

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Was this built for Android 4? It looks so out of date and weird 😕.
- I wouldn't say Android 4, but it does have a really strange and distracting style.

Interesting! I used KISS exclusively for years, and only changed because it broke on my latest phone. Maybe it's time to try it again.
I will say, I didn't have an issue with KISS' widget handling, but more with how few modern apps actually offer widgets...

Should I be concerned it was last updated 9 months ago?
- I haven't noticed any major issues with it in my usage, so...Maybe not? Could always give it a try and if it doesn't seem to work well, no worries switching back to your other launcher.
  
  My other launcher is KISS 😆 I gave TinyBit a go, I'm not sure i like the look. I feel like KISS looks more... polished? Modern? Not sure of the right word.