I would like the option to keep the list of Google apps open rather than requiring an extra step to open. I have added dials for the ones I use the most but I would prefer the list to be always open

It should remember your last choice. It doesn't work this way?

I agree with Ray.It actually remember when we leave it open, but the way its made, when the apps window is open it get over the dials at the left part of the screen, so we have to close it to view them completly. The Dials should reposition or resize when the apps windows is open. This would be perfect.