[APP][Apr. 8] TypoClock - typographic time/date widget [0.65]

[Semicuda]

TypoClock is now available in the Market:

TypoClock (Paid)

TypoClock (Free)

So if you want to throw me 99ct, get the paid one


Hey everyone,

in reply to vaughnhcky89's request here I started developing a widget.

As more and more people are requesting a separate thread for this, here it is!

Since HTC screwed up the runtime used in Sense-ROMs, the widget will display the day and month names in English only! On AOSP ROMs, the localized name will be shown.

Suggestions now also possible through UserVoice

Manual:

Settings are accessible via click on the left edge of the widget. The main area opens the Alarmclock upon clicking.

Coming up:

* (semi-transparent) background
* More translations for Sense users

Current Version: 0.65

Changelog:

TypoClock 0.65
* Removed leading zero in 12hr mode
* Added option to not launch anything when clicked

TypoClock 0.64
* Bugfix

TypoClock 0.62
* It's now possible to choose the exact activity to be launched upon click
* ICS Theme
* German translation

TypoClock 0.61
* You can now choose the language

TypoClock 0.6
* You can now choose the app that is launched when clicking the Widget (Paid only)
* Keyboard won't pop up anymore when opening Settings

TypoClock 0.57
* Less margins allow for larger display (max scaling of 1.4)

TypoClock 0.56
* Hex-code fields in Color dialogs (Paid only)
* Option to use System font instead of built-in (Paid only)
* Internal optimizations

TypoClock 0.53
* New color picker dialogs
* Customizable shadow color (Paid only)

TypoClock 0.52
* Support for XHDPI-Devices (Galaxy Nexus, for example)
* Couple of small bugfixes

TypoClock 0.51
* Translations for Sense users: DE, EN, FR, BG, PL, SV, NL, IT, EL, RU, HU, ET, ZH
* Option to align to the top left of the widget frame
* Smarter resizing of long month and day names (less cut-off)
* Click-to-Alarm for Samsung phones

TypoClock 0.50
* Click-to-Alarm should work on 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2 and Sense-Roms

TypoClock 0.49
* Optional drop-shadow
* Optional swapping of month and day name
* Condensed font for day name

TypoClock 0.48
* Re-added unicode support
* Disabled predictive text in settings

TypoClock 0.47
* vertically centered
* click to Alarm is back for Froyo users
* click to Settings moved to the left edge of the widget

TypoClock 0.46
* open Settings through click on widget

TypoClock 0.45

* partly rewritten
* custom color
* custom size (kinda working) (factor 1.2 looks pretty nifty)
* reverted to old font

TypoClock 0.41

* Portrait layout fixed

TypoClock 0.4

* HVGA and QVGA compatibility
* Landscape support
* Click-to-Deskclock (Froyo only, for now)
* Icon, thanks to [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=2776642"]cs_sux[/URL]!


TypoClock 0.36

* Condensed font for text
* Service fixed

TypoClock 0.35

* UTF8 is here!

TypoClock 0.34

* Mem leak gone (wasn't the app, but a fault in android's framework)

TypoClock 0.33

* Built for Android 1.6
* possible fix for memory leak, feedback please!

TypoClock 0.32

* Sense-fix fixed

TypoClock 0.31

*AM/PM bug gone
*Using a fixed font, no more breaking the layout
*For now, only optimized for WVGA
*Black text option

TypoClock 0.2

* should be density-independent
* more space for long strings
* 12hr mode optional

TypoClock 0.1

* initial release

Credits:

cs_sux for the icon,
maxwell302, apokatastasis, k_myk, bmoblli, Hallahan, bertuzzi, Niterain, Mr_Element, gafs2002, rumcajsz, lambasurm, dddtc2005 for translation help

 

[w.0.o.t]

thanks for opening a new thread. definitely bookmarking this.

 

[goldenstorm]

Awesome, keep up the great work!

 

[w.0.o.t]

is it possible to have the widget stretched to the whole width of the screen? i've tried changing it myself yesterday but failed lol.

 

[Cucoo]

I'd also appreciate more size options. Oh, and a half-transparent black background option (compare dClock). Oh, and world peace while you're at it

Seriously, mighty fine app.

I'm still sticking to an earlier version though because I don't like the fixed font type right now. I've changed my system font and having a big widget in another font type kinda destroys homescreen aesthetics right now

 

[Semicuda]

is it possible to have the widget stretched to the whole width of the screen? i've tried changing it myself yesterday but failed lol.

No, sorry... this will imho screw up the look

I'd also appreciate more size options. Oh, and a half-transparent black background option (compare dClock). Oh, and world peace while you're at it

Seriously, mighty fine app.

I'm still sticking to an earlier version though because I don't like the fixed font type right now. I've changed my system font and having a big widget in another font type kinda destroys homescreen aesthetics right now

Yes, background will be added soon... as for then fonts, I'm thinking of a way to make it more flexible...

 

[Cucoo]

Yes, background will be added soon... as for then fonts, I'm thinking of a way to make it more flexible...

Awesome

 

[MercuryTangent]

No, sorry... this will imho screw up the look

Darn, I was hoping for that change as well. I wanted to use this as a replacement to the sense clock on my home screen, but it looks silly with a full-sized widget below it.

Sent from my King-Crowned, Virus Infected Evo using the XDA app.

 

[ipawd1]

Hey everyone,

in reply to vaughnhcky89's request here I started developing a widget.

As more and more people are requesting a separate thread for this, here it is!

Since HTC screwed up the runtime used in Sense-ROMs, the widget will display the day and month names in English only! On AOSP ROMs, the localized name will be shown.

Supported resolutions: WVGA 480x800 Portrait (others may work, though)

Current Version: 0.32

Changelog:

TypoClock 0.32

* Sense-fix fixed

TypoClock 0.31

*AM/PM bug gone
*Using a fixed font, no more breaking the layout
*For now, only optimized for WVGA
*Black text option

TypoClock 0.2

* should be density-independent
* more space for long strings
* 12hr mode optional

TypoClock 0.1

* initial release

You mind giving me those icons in the dock?

 

[w.0.o.t]

No, sorry... this will imho screw up the look

aww.. too bad then. i love it the way it is, but i prefer it if it's bigger.

any chance you could tell me what i should change in order to make it stretch? i've looked at typoclock_widget.xml in older version and noticed you use absolute layout. so i changed the x- and y-position of every text and scale up the text size a bit. but i got problem when compiling the apk back.. no idea what i did wrong though.

 

[MercuryTangent]

aww.. too bad then. i love it the way it is, but i prefer it if it's bigger.

any chance you could tell me what i should change in order to make it stretch? i've looked at typoclock_widget.xml in older version and noticed you use absolute layout. so i changed the x- and y-position of every text and scale up the text size a bit. but i got problem when compiling the apk back.. no idea what i did wrong though.

If you get this figured out, would you mind sending me the apk or telling me how you did it?

Sent from my King-Crowned, Virus Infected Evo using the XDA app.

 

[vsxed]

With those older Version it was very easy. Will attach my Mod this evening (old version). Also i will also try to figure out, how to mod the new Version..

 

[socrated13]

OP, can you give some details on your theme/dock/icons? I'd like to know how I can get my phone to look like yours. I love typographic themes!

 

[pzumk]

With those older Version it was very easy. Will attach my Mod this evening (old version). Also i will also try to figure out, how to mod the new Version..

Can't wait!
The TypoClock is amazing, I love it

 

[jsimpson]

This is a great clock

 

[jacksilverburgh]

The new version won't display diacritics in Czech language (November - říjen)

 

[PollPixx]

It is indeed but of course as every new app or widget, it is not for 1.6...i really need a upgrade...

Sent from my rooted X10i using tapatalk

 

[vsxed]

TypoClock vsxed-MOD

Here is my Mod of this TypoClock-Widget:

Screenshots:
MDPI: http://d.pr/atix
HDPI: http://d.pr/qw0S

There are two versions: black & white.
Both are full-sized (4x3 cells), perfect for the use with WidgetLocker.
This it how it looks on my GSM Hero:

I used the older version which uses your systemfont!
So i can't guarantee, that it will fit on every phone - it depends the Font you're using! (Screenshot: DroidSans, default font)
PM/AM-fix is integrated!

Widgets are attached, thanks to Semicuda!

You can also follow me on Twitter!

 

[pzumk]

Thanks for the HDPI Version! Looks great

 

[Semicuda]

OP, can you give some details on your theme/dock/icons? I'd like to know how I can get my phone to look like yours. I love typographic themes!

The dock icons are from here, the dock is attached and the taskbar is this one. The wallpaper is from here and if you use my dock, you'll need an invisible icon for the app launcher, since the ^ is part of the dock. The transparent png is here.