Live/Updating Icons

[dporter15]

Hey guys. I was searching DeviantArt last week for some custom icon when I came across a page where he had created a rendering of both an iTunes and App Store icons. Both of which I thought where pretty cool. He thought of an idea when using iTunes for example, the bezel around the icon would have the song progress or download progress. I was curious if anyone had created something similar or if it was even possible to accomplish. I'm sure Jonny would appreciate it as well. Thanks!





Here's a link to his page as well.

http://jonnyburgon.deviantart.com/art/iOS7-iTunes-icon-for-OSX-413416911

 

[djtech42]

I'm not sure if it is possible, but it would be an amazing addition to OS X as well as iOS. Looking at the icon could give you some information without having to open or switch to the app. (especially useful for downloads)

 

[priitv8]

I'm not sure if it is possible...

It should be. Look at the updating icons of such programs like Calendar, Activity Monitor, Quarz Debug or even Handbrake or uTorrent.

 

[djtech42]

It should be. Look at the updating icons of such programs like Calendar, Activity Monitor, Quarz Debug or even Handbrake or uTorrent.

I meant possible to edit existing applications. The applications have to be programmed to update the icon, but you can't access the code of bundled OS X applications like iTunes and the App Store.

 

[priitv8]

I meant possible to edit existing applications.

Ah that! You are right, my bad.