Launchify is a new app in the Play Store that brings shortcuts to one's notification bar and works on nearly any Android device.
Some manufacturer's such as Samsung, LG and Sony have the feature already present in their Android skin. However, this app allows anyone to add the functionality of launching frequently used apps from the notification bar. By enabling notification access for the app in settings, users can also add an ongoing notification which puts the shortcuts on their look-screen. With Launchify, shortcuts to you favorite apps are right at your fingertips and multitasking is a breeze.
Launchify can predict what apps are most useful to you at the right time and place. The app users your history and home/work locations in order to predict which apps may be helpful. Users will also be able to switch applications directly with a single swipe. One can also add custom apps.
Launchify requires requires Android version 4.0.3 and up and is free to download on the Play Store.
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Another great alternative to this app is “notification toggle”, which does all of this and more.
I’m downloading this now time to give it a wack