Application shortcuts from the lockscreen aren't exactly a new “thing” in Android. We've been enjoying them since the 528MHz days, but unfortunately, there's never been a way to keep your device securely locked while still enjoying application shortcuts from the lockscreen. It's always been one or the other and is one of the reason I've never bothered with securing my device with a pin/pattern unlock (please don't rob me). But it seems those wacky brains at Google are on top of it, or… at least thinking about it, as hinted by this newly granted patent. It's the familiar pattern lock we all know and love only with a twist.
Android Phone , Newly granted Android patent suggests we might see a pattern unlock that also features app shortcuts, Newly granted Android patent suggests we might see a pattern unlock that also features app shortcuts
