The Windows Phone platform cannot boast of a large user base, nor of being the first choice of developers more successful in launching new applications and games. However, its design and the benefits of its home screen are a reason to stick out your chest, being a sign of distinction compared to mobile phones Android or to a iPhoneDespite this, there are still those who, having a Windows Phone, would prefer to have the visual style of a Android mobileWell, there's an app for them too.
This is the launcher or environment named KitKat Launcher A application capable of changing the appearance and, in a certain way, also the operation of a terminal Windows Phone The goal? Make it look like an Android terminal updated to version 4.4 of this operating system. Of course, only in appearance. And it is that the applications and functionalities continue to be those of the operating system of Microsoft However, the user experience is most faithful to the terminals of Google, being able to carry out some of the customization tasks, such as ordering the desktops or using widgets
All you have to do is install the application KitKat Launcher and launch it to automatically make the home screen look like be radically transformed. At that moment, the wallpaper becomes one of the predefined images of Android KitKat, although the most remarkable thing is the use of the icons Android, many of them referring to applications from Google
The problem is that not all icons are related to real applications. And it is that, although the application Google Play Store can be used from the store Windows Phone Store , there are other Android tools that are not present in Windows Phone But KitKat Launcher has a solution. Thus, by clicking on any icon, the user accesses the related application installed on his terminal.If none exist, a dialog window opens where it is the user who can choose which specific application to open when clicking said icon.
In addition, the user can access the settings menu to set another wallpaper And not only that. It also has the possibility to reorganize the icons to your liking for the different desktop screens, just as it happens in Android And even more, it is possible to use application widgets to place on the desktop and have first-hand information without having to search for it tool. All seasoned with other interesting touches such as the faithful representation of the call screen, the applications menu and other visual details that simulate a complete user experience
In short, a tool that gives many possibilities to users of Windows PhoneOf course, keep in mind that it is a trial version, there are some limitations of customization and use if you do not pay for the full version However, it is a good way to assess the best of one platform or another, as well as being able to show off its visual aspect. The good thing is that KitKat Launcher can be downloaded free via Windows Phone Store
