So you are jealous that the Moto X has Active Display, well you can have that feature without buying the Moto X. All you need is an Android device running Android 4.3. Thanks to xda member niko001 you just need to download the free app from the Play Store and you are on your way.
FEATURES:
* Notifications don’t light up when your phone is in your pocket, purse, or face down to avoid accidental unlocks
* Select which app-notifications you’d like to receive via ActiveNotifications
* “Sleep at night”: Don’t show notifications at night (Premium feature)
* “More privacy”: Hide additional notification details (e.g. SMS text, sender) (Premium feature)
* Automatically switch off screen when dismissing notifications(Premium feature)
HOW-TO:
- Swipe up to see more details about the notification
- Swipe down to unlock the device (respects your unlock-security settings)
- Swipe left or right to dismiss the notification
So if you have an Android device on Android 4.3 give the app a spin and let us know if you like it or not.
Play Store Download link.
Source:-xda
Written by munchy
Munchy is a Cobol Programmer by profession, Android diehard by choice. He currently owns a Red Droid DNA running Carbon, a T-Mobile Galaxy S4 running MIUIv5 & a Nexus 7 2013.When he is not thinking about Android he loves to take his Mustang out for a drive to no where.
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