MKBHD launched the Panels Wallpapers (just called Panels on Android) app this week. The YouTuber personally curates high-resolution digital wallpapers from artists, but unlocking them costs $12 per month or $50 per year.

  • Scott@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Think I’ll stick to wallpaper engine for Android, at least I can transfer wallpapers from my PC and only ever paid like $5

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      1 year ago

      Okay, genuine question: why pay for an app like that at all when you can make any image your wallpaper for free? I mean, I like mine:

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      • Scott@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        The Android app was free, the PC app was only like $5 and I got it years ago. It lets me migrate my wallpapers from PC to Android and have consistent live wallpapers across devices.

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          1 year ago

          I didn’t know it could turn your desktop into a toy, I thought it was more like all those other wallpaper apps which just “help” you switch between images. Have you found the live wallpapers to be much of a battery drain on Android?

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            1 year ago

            Yeah it’s drains battery a bit faster, but I’ll usually end my day ~%25 vs ~%40 without. You can also change frame rate and quality of playback to min max performance

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            1 year ago

            I’ve barely seen any effect on battery life, though it depends on how much it’s actively using your device, polling for user input or playing sounds.