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Call Actions – Helps Make Life Easier

on 3/3/12 7:00 PM

Tested version: 1.0.1
Latest version: 1.0.2
Requires Android: from 2.2

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Summary

I don't know about you, but I tend to associate every app with something else the first time I start it up. Upon first loading today's featured app, I couldn't help but think but to that old Apple slogan 'There's An App For That' as well as Windows 8 / the Metro Design.

What's all this about, you ask? Find out more about Call Actions in today's review!

Features & Use

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What makes an app good? Is it that it's somehow very useful, or that it makes life a bit easier, or that it comes with a great design, or that i's easy to use? In the end the answer to this question boils down to personal preferences—it really depends on what kind of user you re and what you are looking for in an application.

Call Actions is the kind of app that will divide the camps because it doesn't really harbour any new functions but rather reiterates other functions via a great UI. For instance upon receiving or missing a call it will display an interface harbouring a number of options and informations. All of said options and infos can be accessed via long click, too. The list of options includes: sending an SMS or email to the number of the caller, provided this caller has included an email address.

Okay, so before you lose interest let me go on to say that of course the developers really seem to have thought about how to simplify certain functions and have come up with some great short cuts. For instance, whenever you miss a call you can set a reminder or write a note. Or else you can do a Google search if you're looking for a number—at least in theory, seeing as this feature caused two of our test devices to crash. We've informed the developers and are now waiting for a bug fix.

Aside from this hiccup the app does provide users with a good number of useful features, including sharing the number via Facebook, Messenger or WhatsApp.

I also want to mention that the how-to instructions are very well made. I love a good, easy-to-follow tutorial and Call Actions really delivers in this regard.

A few drawbacks: it isn't possible rearrange the tile layout according to one's own personal preferences, deactivate certain features or activate Call Actions for certain numbers.

Bottom line:

Call Actions is really worth checking out and I'm keeping it on my device for the time being. Whether you need this type of app in your life and on your phone is for you to know. I've found that it really does simplify things for me, so I'm pleased with it.

Screen & Controls

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Call Actions runs on Metro Design (Windows Phone 7 and Windows 8), so you might be familiar with the colourful tiles which you can redesign if you so wish.
The graphics and interface are quite nice and have a very tidy kind of appearance, but they're no great feat in graphic design.

Speed & Stability

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Call Actions performs well overall, but because of the the Google search bug we're knocking of a few points.

Price/Performance Ratio

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Call Actions can be downloaded for free from the Android Market and the AndroidPIT App Center. The app requires quite a few permissions, but the developers very thoughtfully provide details explanations as to why said permissions are necessary.

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A Google User, May 11, 2013

WOW All I can say is wow!!!

A Google User, Feb 8, 2013

Awesome

A Google User, Nov 30, 2012

Looks like a scam. All my contacts have been uploaded to unwanted servers. Looks like a scam to steal your contacts. Apart from stealing contacts, this app modified all my contacts by adding links to their copy of the contacts. Quite complicated and it smells.

Sachin, Oct 14, 2012

Multiple number entries in contact list With every call on my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 a new entry is added in the contact list inspire of the number of the contact already existing in the contact list.

mborelli, Aug 30, 2012

Good but... Concept is exactly what I need. Unfortunately the notifications don't work very well. The settings aren't very easy to understand what they will exactly do. Running on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III. I am using the paid version.The app stays on in ONGOING with the first call you get. It just stays there until you restart the phone. Calls don't show up in NOTIFICATION. When you get a call, the pop up stays on, and you can't get rid of it even if you perform an action. If multiple calls are missed, forget it. Notifications should show up for EACH CALL until you dismiss them (if you can make it so you can dismiss them). Or at least it should cycle through pop ups so you can see each call until you decide what action to take. 3 stars - 5 for concept - 1 for notification process. Would love this app and use all the time if you can fix the notifications.

Alena, Jul 14, 2012

Needs work This application is nice but, it has too much,icon showing all at once, the missed call stays, you can't remove it,it forecloses,then they want you to buy the regular version,unistall ,

Rajeev, Jul 11, 2012

Very buggy It has slowed down my. HTC desire terribly.

elly, May 22, 2012

Good app but kinda gets in the way. Pops up even when no call has been made. But 4/5..love the app.

Sardonic, Apr 17, 2012

Sluggish On galaxy nexus its buggy and slows the ui down. Nice features and cool idea but needs some polish.

Summer, Apr 11, 2012

Try it Give it a go

Shay, Apr 5, 2012

Won't let me remove "Last Call" notification from the status bar even when I go to settings & try removing it.

Monu, Mar 26, 2012

sonu very funny

Brian, Mar 19, 2012

Great app - if it doesn't work on your device, don't use it, but don't leave a negative review. - Amazing for anyone that gets a lot of cell calls and must callback This app is very well done for anyone who must follow-up on missed calls or receives a lot of calls that you have to tell the person you'll call back. - Oh, and to those complaining about not working with calendar, just download (and pay) for calengoo app, then select the "other actions" button and you can easily add a reminder to your calendar.

ov, Mar 18, 2012

Doesnt work on ics

Dor, Mar 17, 2012

last call notification can't be removed galaxy s2

Hamza, Mar 16, 2012

Good concept.. I purchased ad free: Work flawlessly, My suggestions: The reminders list should have more interactive features, at least a basic search. Call button should be able to dial directly. Option for removing unwanted icons from the list. One main question: What and where does this sync does?? it sync contacts to which server?

Samik, Mar 16, 2012

Doesnot work all the time i tried to fix this a million times but after working for 2/3 times,it stops it doesnot show the screen agn to strt showing it again,u again have to reebot the app the theme is awesome but the working is reallu poor

bebe, Mar 16, 2012

Love it The best app ever

Derrick, Mar 15, 2012

WOW All I can say is wow!!!

, Mar 14, 2012

Wish it had calendar event support for 2.3 great concept but it appears unless you have Android 4.0, the app can't start a calendar event which is the feature I need the most.