Shortcut 1.2.0.0
In the case of Windows Phone devices this can be done quite easily, thanks to the numerous dedicated applications that were created for such purposes.
Shortcut is a pretty simple tool that makes it possible for you to bring closer several system settings and also some cool controls for other functions that you might be using a lot.
Neat appearance and easy to use GUI
The application greets you with a pretty front-end that features some carefully designed graphics that are consistent from end to end.
The well drawn shortcut tiles that are at your disposal are kept inside the main screen and arranged on several virtual shelves, so you can pick and pin them on the fly.
When added to the Start screen the shortcuts support only 2 dimensions, namely small and medium, lacking support for wide tiles, at least at this time.
System shortcuts ready to pin
Compared to similar tools, this utility has a very good list of system areas that are commonly accessed by Windows Phone users. The utility is also meant to provide quick access to some specific commands that might come in handy for controlling other functions.
With one tap on each button hosted inside the main screen you can open directly the Bluetooth, Airplane Mode, Cellular, WiFi, Location Services and Battery Saver settings, to name only a few of the available options.
Adding the corresponding shortcuts to the Start screen is a simple job because all you have to do is tap and hold for a couple of seconds to reveal the pinning command.
Playback controls and other extra functions
Shortcut makes it possible for you to start and pause the playback and also move to the next or previous track through the use of some dedicated buttons you can use from inside the app or have them sent to the Start screen as well.
The other additions to this application's feature set are the quick links to Google search and Facebook webpage, which are both opened in the default system browser.
A cool flashlight shortcut and a button that locks the screen instantly are also among the features provided by this app, along with a quick link to the creation of a new SMS.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The interface is decently designed, without bells and whistles, but the way in which the items are organized works well in its advantage. |
Function9
The utility offers a decent set of shortcuts and it includes some handy extra tools on the side that earn it a lot of points here. |
Security10
The application is perfectly safe to install and use as it doesn't touch any areas of the system that is not closely related to its functionality. |
Battery6
Shortcut needs a lot of power to run well, so the battery consumption reaches high levels most of the time. |
Price10
Since it offers everything it has free of any cost and nuisance, this is a very good utility to have at hand. |
Compatibility9
The application will function correctly on any device running Windows Phone 8 or above, without any special requirements. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 1.2.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 1.2.0.0
- developer:
- trthtai
- category:
- SYSTEM & SHELL
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 354