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[Hacker]

You might have noticed I haven't logged on here in quite a while, the main reason for that is well I haven't logged in anywhere for a while. I've been VERY busy writing lots of cool stuff.
So I thought I'd post some of my projects.

CardSwitcher 2.0

When I wrote CardSwitcher I didn't plan to add anything other then just the standard WebOS style interface so the code was built around that. As I wanted to add new modes the code got messy quickly. As a result I scrapped it all and started again. I'm now almost finished the rewrite and have added lots of new features! Here's a sample of 2 of them.

• Proper application dragging, rather then a single swipe gesture.

This is something that annoyed Channan quite a bit and actually made him stop using it beyond testing it on the iPad for me. I've also added the drag down to slingshot up effect (which has delighted the few I've shown it to).
And I've made it impossible for the scrolling to accidentally drag an application and impossible to scroll while dragging on an app, as well as making sure it's easy to cancel if you change your mind about closing an app.

• Live application views

I've also been doing lots of work reversing how SpringBoard manages, launches and displays apps over the last few months. And so have been able to add a live feed of the application rather then a static image.

Vortex

(concept image from @unimp0rtanttech)

Now as I've been researching how to display applications since before the CS rewrite I have another project lined up for after an iPad 2 jailbreak is released, called "Vortex" (just cause it sounds cool).
I got a little something running on my iPod but on a small screen it isn't very useful really, hence deciding to go with an iPad focused tweak.



I hope you enjoyed seeing the little preview of what I've been working on!

[computer]

Mother of god o.0 dude! THIS IS AMAZING

[Makaveli]

That one for the iPad is nice.

[Chris]

Vortex looks really cool.

[computer]

Wait. With vortex i can be watching a video and being on ihackmyi at the same time! (on my ipod)

[computer]

Darnit i have no money to buy these

[B4NND1T]

Vortex does look very cool. You da man buddy!

[Hacker]

Thanks everyone! Glad you like them. CardSwitcher 2.0 should be out in a week or 2 (will slow for exams). And Vortex will hopefully be out soon after the iPad 2 JB.

[0felex01]

Make it free?

[bloumoord]

This looks so brilliant!! I am a huge follower on tweet and I am dying to buy my copy of CardSwitcher 2.0!!

[MEDS]

Ooh I might have to look into this.

[Chris230291]

theres already a tweak like vortex isn't there? i remember seeing a video demo of the same thing but on an ipad ages ago.

[Hacker]

Chris230291, on 17 January 2012 - 01:15 PM, said:

theres already a tweak like vortex isn't there? i remember seeing a video demo of the same thing but on an ipad ages ago.

Yeah, polyonix by @arronash. However he posted that in June last year and never released it, + he's now working on an iOS twitter client rather then any new tweaks.

[Blibby]

@Hacker, will there be a sale when CS 2.0 is released? Also, will 2.0 include the "all tabs" display you mentioned a while ago?

[Robby]

Apple needs to hire you man, that vortex thing is bad ass.
Card switcher is cool aswell !

[Wolvy]

I WANT ALL OF THESE! I wish I still helped you test things

[Chris]

I can't wait to try Vortex on my iPad when the jailbreak is out.

[Wolvy]

It'd be cool if you could combine Vortex and the task switcher to show 3 tasks on the iPod in one screen then scroll to another screen for another three. Even if they didn't do anything it'd look cool.

[Vonix]

vortex is what I've been waiting for ever since the ipad got a jailbreak. Being able to run apps in windowed mode *Tears of infinite joy*

[d3nn]

Holy cow, that's cool man.

If ya ever need beta testing I'm open