Using this app you can "snype" apps/contacts almostinstantly,even if you have hundreds to sort through. Snype uses auniquedual-index system that allows instantly switching between"snyping"apps or contacts. Snype has been designed with speed inmind. Allactions are quick to ensure you get to the app/contact youarelooking for in the smallest amount of time possible.
If you can't remember the first letter in the name ofanapp/contact you can quickly find it using the search functionatthe top, which searches for a series of letters anywhere inthename of the app/contact.
Ways to use Snype:
• Add Snype to your home screen just like any other app.
or
• Access Snype from any app at any time by activating thesidepanels.
or
• Snype can replace Google Now (usually via swipe up fromhomebutton) on devices that support it.
The "side panel" mode allows instant access to all your appsandcontacts no matter which app you are in.
(The persistent notification is to prevent Android from killingoffthe side panel service. If you don't want to see it you can gointoyour device Settings -> Apps -> Snype and untick"Shownotifications")
Snype is not a home screen/launcher, which means you can continuetouse your favourite home screen app alongside Snype. You willhavethe best of both worlds: a beautiful and uncluttered homescreen andinstant access to all your apps/contacts.
*The premium version allows complete customisation of the listsofapps and contacts, which also takes effect in the side panels.Thiscustomisation includes a grid mode, which means moreapps/contactscan fit on the screen.
As this is a very new app (still in beta) I would verymuchappreciate an email if you find any bugs.
Explanation of permissions (yes, there are many, but they areallnecessary)
• Directly call phone numbers - This is needed toenablecalling a contact with one button press.
• Read contacts - This is needed to be able to accessyourcontacts so you can "snype" them.
• Read/Write external storage - For caching purposes.
• Full network access - This is used for sendingcrashreports so bugs can be fixed.
• Google Play billing service - To allow upgrading tothepremium version.
• Retrieve running apps - Needed to know which app isrunningfor the blacklist feature.
• Run at startup - To allow starting of side panelsafterdevice boots (if they were previously on).
• Draw over other apps - Integral to the function of thesidepanels.
• Install shortcuts - Allows for the "Add shortcut tohomescreen" option.