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pocket.do - SMS ↔ Browser

by Christian Brüggemann on 10/17/12 8:00 PM

Tested version: 1.12
Latest version: 1.12
Requires Android: from 2.2

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Summary

In this day and age of virtuality and the comfort of remote control options, some will say that having to actually physically reach for one's smartphone every time there is an incoming text message or because you want to check a pic you shot with your mobile device is somewhat of a hassle.

Luckily, apps that serve as remote controls are a-plenty, and today we're taking a closer look at pocket.do - SMS ↔ Browser.

 

Features & Use

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Test device: Samsung Galaxy S3
Android version: 4.0.4
Root: Yes
Modifications: None

Setting up pocket.do - SMS ↔ Browser is nice and simple (and we go into more detail in the following category).

The app itself harbours only three options for syncing photos. Most of the functionality is harboured on the web interface, so log in, select the device you want and you will see the following five options:

  • SMS
  • Contacts
  • Photos
  • Locate
  • Spy-Cam

Check out your conversation threads and compose new text messages using the SMS option. Incoming messages are displayed within seconds without having to update the page. Nicely done!
The option to send a new SMS to a contact with whom you have not yet started a conversation takes a bit longer to find. In order to send a new SMS, erase the current convo from the input field and add the new contact. Sending the SMS then starts up a new conversation.

Unfortunately, the contact view did not score as high in our books. Contacts are sorted into groups, meaning every single contact you've ever exchanged one single SMS with is listed here. Mercifully there is a search option, but overall I wish this section were more neatly organised, or rather that there were more available options for managing one's contacts. If you wish to manage your contacts you can do so via this Google page.

On a brighter note, we really liked the photo managing function. Check out your smartphone photo albums as well as all pics saved to your Android device. Photos are shown in full screen mode and you can even edit images, change effects or share with friends (via Facebook or by sharing links).

Locating your phone works as it should, but strikes me as being more of a gimmick. If you're looking for real security software I recommend avast!. However, if you just want a function that helps you locate your phone when you can't remember which jacket pocket you last had it in, PocketDo is the ticket.

The Spy-Cam feature is pretty cool as it allows you to activate your phone's camera from afar. That said, the camera app also snaps on on the device itself, meaning your secret surveillance isn't quite as subtle as you may have hoped. Still, it's a fun gimmick if ever you're in the mood for playing pranks.

Bottom line:

pocket.do - SMS ↔ Browser is a good photo manager and the SMS function is useful, but the other features are more decorative or rather there are other apps available that do certain jobs better. That said, if you're on the market for an all-in-one type deal PocketDo may be just the thing!

MMS can't be sent, unfortunately.

 

Screen & Controls

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Using pocket.do - SMS ↔ Browser is child's play. Start up the app and identify yourself via Facebook, Google or QR code. Once that's done you need only select which services are to be used. Next, open your browser and the pocket.do website on your computer, log in using the same account and let the remote control begin!

Using the web client is just as simple as the mobile app, and it looks nice and sleek to boot!

 

Speed & Stability

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pocket.do - SMS ↔ Browser performed nicely throughout our test runs. The remote control worked out well even when connected via 3G.

 

Price/Performance Ratio

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pocket.do - SMS ↔ Browser is free and available from the App Center—that's what we love to see!

 

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Market Comments

A Google User, Feb 15, 2013
Pretty good! The spycam is using the backside camera which is not very useful for obvious reasons.. :P
A Google User, Feb 12, 2013
Thank you! for the excellent application تطبيق بمكنك من استخدام هاتفك في متصفحك! يمكنك إرسال و استقبال الرسائل القصيرة عبر الهاتف،
A Google User, Feb 3, 2013
Great, but with room for imrovement Great app, but one thing I miss is the option to switch to the front camera in spy mode. That would be a great thing if one were to lose one's phone.
A Google User, Jan 28, 2013
Good Works fine. Can you add a Usb connection instead of Just wifi?
A Google User, Jan 27, 2013
Excellent App ! Thanks !!!
A Google User, Jan 21, 2013
good app
A Google User, Jan 16, 2013
Perfect but not suitable for 3g It's the best browser texting I found here. It's on time and reliable. But the problem is it consume too much 3g data.
A Google User, Dec 27, 2012
S3 4G Works great but eats the battery tried everything forced to remove it - real shame
A Google User, Dec 9, 2012
Best app out there! I am absolutely amazed by this app. If you guys charged for the app and got rid of the adds+a desktop app. I would pay a lot for it
Lalit, Oct 29, 2012
Awesome! Nice app, SMS canbe sent and received without any lags. I gave it 5 stars because as far as I know, it is the only app that lets you monitor SMS, photos etc without having your phone and PC connected to the same network. AirDroid does much more but requires both systems to be connected via same network. If you add some more features and make it a paid app, I will buy it for sure :D
Zane, Oct 26, 2012
Title Would be nice if it could split SMS automatically into 160 character messages.
Jeffrey, Oct 17, 2012
nice app BUT advertising on my pc.......no thanks
Nicolas, Oct 8, 2012
Awesome It's jus an awesome app! I can let my phone ring and see what the phone sees! I can write sms and all that stuff. It's pretty cool :D Only one thing: I'm not sure if it's possible but can you implement Whatsapp? That would be awesome!
Akela, Oct 8, 2012
Use your phone from your browser! pocket.do is an incredible resource for anyone who cares about their phone. Using nothing more than your computer's browser, not only can you receive and send SMS messages, view and edit your contacts, and look at photos, you can also track your phone with a nice map, though the Activate Sound feature caused an error message to pop up on my phone. What's more, there's a "spy cam" feature that activates your phone's camera that could conceivably give you more information about where your phone is and who has it in the case of a theft. The interface is clean and easy to use and the whole thing is extremely easy to set up. Best of all, this service is free. Why wouldn't you use it? pocket.do is a must-have; grab it today! -- via Best Apps Market
Nathan, Oct 8, 2012
Awesome This app is brilliant. Can't wait for more features. Only thing I would suggest is the ability to make a username so that you could link to the phone without having to scan the bar code every time. This really is a must have app.
EDWARD, Oct 8, 2012
Slow as Hell! This app was slow as Hell. The End /Goodbye!
Michael, Oct 7, 2012
Fantastic! Great app! Definitely recommend downloading this!
Dabbo, Oct 6, 2012
Nice App!! Coming along. This will replace mysms app since it connects through the browser to google. 5 stars if you can get access to call logs or visual voicemail. No cellphones allowed in my office building. Now my iPad can answer my Android phone texts!
Ajay, Oct 6, 2012
Vishruth Great App To Be Honest! Amazing
Zeeshan, Oct 5, 2012
Dump software. Doesn't deleiver what claim. I.stead steal your personal info, messages, contact, etc. Would never recommend this piece of crap.
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