SMS My Location 1.0.0.2
There are some utilities that can help in this respect and for Windows Phone users who want a simple app that works without needing an Internet connection SMS My Location could be the right choice.
Dull looks for a practical solution
This utility has a very simple appearance, lacking any elements of graphical design that could be deemed visually appealing. The functions and commands are easy to reach, as some are placed intuitively inside the main screen and most of them reside in the main menu hosted in the lower part of the app.
Going from one section of SMS My Location into another is seamless, without any lags or other kind of similar flaws, but you will have to put up with the irritating ad banners that seem to be glued to the bottom of the screen.
Fast localization and contact selection
As soon as you start it, the application will prompt you to allow it to use the location services to pinpoint your current position and as soon as you enable it to do so, in a matter of seconds you will have the exact address shown inside the main screen.
In case you wan to send out the location details to someone from your address book, SMS My Location will also ask you for permission to access that system area and if you grant it, the message will be instantly ready and you only have to pick the contact(s).
Full details added automatically inside the SMS
The great thing about this utility is the ability it has to include inside the outgoing message a website link to your precise position using the Nokia Maps service, so the recipient will see the exact spot where you are when they open the URL in their web browser.
This feature has to be activated from the "Settings" menu and from the same area of the app you have the possibility to disable it, as well as revoke the permissions you gave previously to allow the access to the location and phone book.
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0/5
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Bottom Line
Design / UI2
The completely uninspired interface of SMS My Location loses a lot of points here, especially since it has many ads inside an already unappealing GUI. |
Function8
The app works pretty fast and offers some basic, but essential features that can help users direct others to their location in a few seconds. |
Security10
This tool need to access a few sensitive areas of the system, but they are strictly related to the localization and message sending functions of the app. |
Battery7
The utility will take up a relatively small amount of power while functioning, so the battery usage rarely goes beyond moderate levels. |
Price9
A bargain by any standards, SMS My Location provides every feature freely, but comes with bothersome adverts included. |
Compatibility9
Those who have at their disposal a Windows Phone 8 or higher handset can have this app installed and running onto their device. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 1.0.0.2
- reviewed version:
- 1.0.0.2
- developer:
- Dvios Software
- category:
- VOICE & MESSAGING
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 361