Panels 1.490

Panels offers a highly customizable sidebar experience for mobile devices, positioned effectively along the edge of your screen. This application redefines how users interact with their devices by providing streamlined access to frequently used applications, shortcuts, contacts, and widgets. With a simple swipe, users can enhance their multitasking capabilities without the hassle of navigating through multiple launcher pages.

What sets Panels apart from other sidebar applications is its extensive customization options. Users can adjust the number of rows and columns of the sidebar to fit their preferences, enabling a unique visual setup. Additionally, color themes, icon sizes, and gestures can be tailored for individual apps or functions, providing a personalized user experience.

Key Features of Panels:

• Enhances multitasking and productivity
• Compatible with any launcher
• Intuitive one-handed operation through gestures
• Permanently accessible launcher on the screen's edge
• Rapid access to applications and shortcuts
• Comprehensive edge screen gesture controls
• Support for folders and website shortcuts
• Integration of widgets along the edge
• Floating widgets functionality
• A-Z app drawer for quick application access
• Contact management within the sidebar
• Notification badges for easy oversight of alerts
• Accessibility and system settings shortcuts
• Adjustable item count for tailored layouts
• Customizable color schemes and positions (left, right, or bottom)
• Support for icon packs and auto-start on boot
• Blacklist feature for control over app behavior
• Local or Drive-based backup options
• Compatibility with automation applications
• Support for dark themes

Applications and Shortcuts:

Easily add apps or games to Panels via a long press for immediate access from any application without needing to navigate your home launcher.

Widgets:

From Google Calendar to calculators, integrate various widgets into the sidebar, allowing them to be launched with a simple swipe.

Floating Widgets:

Display widgets in separate windows that stay above other applications, further enhancing productivity.

Gestures:

Create specific gestures for individual items or entire panels for efficient navigation.

Folders:

Organize similar applications within built-in folders for easier management.

A-Z App Drawer:

The A-Z app drawer facilitates rapid access to installed apps with just a tap.

Contacts:

Add favorite contacts directly to the sidebar for quick interactions via phone calls, messages, email, WhatsApp, or Viber.

Positioning:

Select the position of any sidebar panel on your screen’s edges as per convenience.

Accessibility Shortcuts:

• User-friendly shortcuts including Home, Back, Recent Apps, Power, Screenshot (Android P+), Lock Screen (Android P+), etc.

Notification Badges:

Easily preview notifications by long-pressing any app icon within the sidebar.

Icon Packs:

Select icon packs from the Play Store or customize individual icons using photos from your gallery.

System Settings Shortcuts:

Easily access system preferences without extensive navigation through settings menus.

Adjustable Item Count:

Cater the layout of Panels to personal liking by modifying rows and columns.

Color Schemes:

The ability to individually customize or collectively adjust color schemes enhances visual personalization.

Additional Customization Options:

• Edit panel size and icon dimensions; toggle labels and haptic feedback options.

One-Hand Operation:

The design allows users to navigate using a single hand while adjusting size and placement of sidebars per preference.

Automation and Third-Party App Support:

You can launch individual panels via shortcuts from other third-party applications.

If you encounter issues with app stability, please visit: https://dontkillmyapp.com/?app=Panels.

Tutorial Videos:

Dive into tutorial videos available under Settings - FAQ to find solutions to common queries.

Accessibility API:

The Accessibility Service is required for determining the current top app when using the blacklist and managing accessibility shortcuts. Please note that no user data is collected or utilized in this process.