Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more.
‘Upgrade’ your phone with an iPhone-style notch using this app
June 14, 2025
TheEssential Phonehas a different take on bezel-less design than theSamsung Galaxy Note 8andLG V30. The device features a notch on top that houses the camera, with the screen wrapping around it. Apple took things to a new level with theiPhone X, which features an even larger notch where in addition to the camera you’ll also find the speaker and a few other things.
Developer Damian Piwowarski decided it would be fun to bring the notch to other Android devices as well, so he created an app calledSmartphone upgrader 2017. It’s extremely simple, as all it does is add a notch on top of your screen as well as rounded corners to make your smartphone look like the Essential Phone or the new iPhone. You also have the option of changing the size of the notch to make the whole thing look as pretty as possible. Check out what the end result looks like below.
Of course, the app isn’t the most useful thing in the world, and you might delete it after a few minutes. But it’s fun to try out and can be quite entertaining thanks to the remix of the songWhat’s Upby4 Non Blondesthat starts playing as soon as the transformation is complete.
If you want to try out the app, just head over to the Google Play Store via the button below and download it to your device. It’s free of charge, so there’s really nothing to lose.
Thank you for being part of our community. Read ourComment Policybefore posting.
