Apex 2 is the sequel to the original jailbreak tweak,
which allowed users to group app icons in folder-like structures. The
update, which is compatible with iOS 7, was just released today.
Like its predecessor, Apex 2 allows users to group up to four
additional sub-apps to a primary app icon. Each sub-app can be revealed
by performing a swipe up, swipe down, or double-tap gesture on the
primary icon.
We got our hands on the final build of Apex 2, and like always, we’ve
created a video walkthrough for your enjoyment. Have a look inside to
see what makes Apex 2 tick.
Once you install Apex 2, you can start using it immediately. You’ll
need to perform a swipe up or swipe down gesture to reveal the four
placeholder spots where each sub-application can be assigned. Once you
perform the swipe gesture, tap the ‘+’ sign on the placeholder spot, and
scroll through your list of installed applications, selecting the app
of your choice. You can do this three additional times in order to reach
the maximum allotment for sub-apps for any one app icon.
Apex 2 allows users to not only scroll through a list of installed
apps, but also search using the search box at the top of the sub-app
selection screen. By using the search option, users can quickly locate
any app installed on a device.
To visualize which apps have sub-apps assigned to them, a visual
indicator option has been included in Apex 2′s preferences. The visual
indicator can be small previews of each app assigned, or can instead
consist of ambiguous grabber indicators. If you’re feeling more
adventurous, you can outright hide the visual indicators. Of course, one
would have to be well-versed on which app icons have sub-apps assigned
when selecting this option.
The next option included in Apex 2′s preferences, is an option to
select how sub-apps are accessed. By default, the tweak allows you to
use a swipe-up or a swipe-down gesture to invoke the sub-app selection
screen. In addition, users can opt to add a double-tap gesture as a
means to invoke the sub-app screen.
Another new feature included with Apex 2 is the ability to add a
tap-on-status bar gesture to invoke the Spotlight search box. Since the
nature of the pull down gesture can interfere with the typical method
for invoking Spotlight, users opting to use the pull-down gesture with
Apex 2 may decid that using a tap on the status bar is the wise way to
go.
The final three options contained in Apex 2′s settings—close on
launch, aggregate badge count, and allow creation of new—are all options
that I recommend leaving on. I especially appreciate the aggregate
badge count option, which compiles the badge counts for all apps as if
they were placed inside of a legitimate folder.
Ultimately, Apex 2 is not a groundbreaking update and it probably won’t pull in new users who weren’t a fan of the original.
That said, Apex 2 is a solid iOS 7 update to one of the more innovative
tweaks of last gen. The excellent design, outstanding animations, and
practicality make this a tweak that I can wholeheartedly recommend
without much hesitation.
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