Linkboy - UIQ 3 App Launcher On Steroids!

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A new version of Linkboy has just been released on the developer's web site. For UIQ 3 users, Linkboy provides customisable shortcuts which are integrated into the standby screen. It works on all UIQ 3 smartphones from Sony Ericsson and Motorola. Get it from our online shop! Details, changelog and screenshots below.

LinkBoy provides up to 45 shortcuts to frequently used tasks, that can be displayed as executable icons on the standby screen. Shortcuts are available for the full range of applications, phone settings, multimedia files, web pages, contact actions, and common tasks. All key functions of the built-in standby screen are left intact by LinkBoy.

Most importantly, for P990 users, it works perfectly in Flip Closed mode where accessing numerous functions are now possible. While it is most useful on the P990, LinkBoy can also be used on all other UIQ3 phones, either over the Standby screen, or as a self-contained collection of highly customizable shortcuts.

Major Linkboy features:

  • Up to 45 customizable shortcuts that can be displayed on the standby screen (SonyEricsson phones only).
  • Three independent sets of shortcuts.
  • Customizable number, position and arrangement of shortcuts.
  • Supported shortcut types include installed applications, Control panel settings, all multimedia file types, and web pages.
  • Shortcuts are also available for communications with individual contacts (like sending MMS to Jane Doe).
  • Shortcuts are also available for adding new entries of major built-in applications, like Calendar, Notes, Sound recorder, and more.
  • Active shortcut types that display calendar events, memory status, or sticky note.
  • Function shortcut types to switch between shortcut sets, or hide the icon panel.
  • Shortcut icons can be replaced with custom images, including BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, SVG.
  • Customizable captions for shortcuts.
  • Adjustable transparency setting for the icon panel.
  • Display functions of the standby screen are preserved, including operator, area message, media player and timer.
  • Keypress functions of the standby screen are preserved, including silent mode, phone lock, and selection of default shortcuts.
  • Full functionality in flip closed mode of the P990.

    •  Linkboy 1.40

     NEW in version 1.40:

  • Enhanced Activity options for selective display of shortcut sets depending on flip mode.
  • New button and menu commands for direct selection of any shortcut set.
  • Numeric keys used as hotkeys for invoking shortcuts.
  • Configuration of caption font size.
  • More flexible arrangement of shortcut icons.
  • New Blank shortcut type to allow spaces between shortcuts.
  • Dramatically improved speed of loading contact shortcuts.
  • Numerous additional features, improvements and bugfixes.

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