SMS Reader

SMS Reader$1.25

Rated 3.75/5 (8) —  Free Android application by Alistair Platt

About SMS Reader

SMS Reader and Caller ID v1.5 – Does what it says! (Reads your SMS txt messages aloud to you, and also includes Caller ID capabilities, plus lots more, and compatible with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

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Since version 1.4 was released, we have been constantly thinking about new improvements, to enable our app to interact and better cater with your needs more. And now we are pleased to announce the RELEASE OF VERSION 1.5, and have started work on version 1.6 already!!

Version 1.5 Updates Include:
1. Improved application stability.
2. A number of bug fixes.
3. State management – the app knows what it’s doing even when paused by another application.
4. New fresh images and the addition of a splash screen to give a more professional look and feel.
5. Updated menus – with the addition of images.
6. A new settings screen, allowing you more control of the application. You can now enabled and disable the core features at will.
7. Enables the speaker phone of option automatically when you accept a call whilst driving.
8. Added a new menu option that will read aloud and display your phone number on the screen, for those days when it’s hard to remember your number. However, this feature is not supported by some SIM cards.
9. **** THE ADDITION OF A BRAND NEW FEATURE – the ability to send SMS txt messages in response to those received, whilst on the move. This feature can be used in one of two ways, either manually when you tap the return sms button on the screen, or automatically, when the phone will automatically reply with a user defined txt. The app is also capable of determining whether to reply to a txt or phone call *****
10. A number of tweaks to the main screen, whilst maintaining ease of use.

SMS Reader was primarily designed for motorists, and aside from reading your SMS messages, it was implemented with a minimalistic concise user interface, to allow drivers to be able to gain an understanding of who sent the message, and the application status, if need be. Also, the user interface consists of a large button that allows the user to easily activate or deactivate the service, at the touch of a button.

Installation details:
Once installed, the SMS reader will check for the presence of the txt to speech library. If the library is not present on your device, you will be directed to the market place to download, and install it. The library is free, and once installed it needs to be run, in order to enable it on your device. Once enabled, SMS Reader will be able to start reading your SMS messages. Some phone come with the library pre-installed such as the Nexus S, and thus the application will start speaking immediately.

Brief User Guide:
Once installed, if the library is present, as mentioned above, the app will announce itself, with the status of the library.
1. As shown in the screen shots, you will notice an area at the top of the screen, which displays the person txting you. It initially starts with the words ‘Mobile Number: Not Set’. However the app will take care of this and no user intervention is required.
2. A picture of a speaker in the centre of the screen, which if pressed will disable / enable the app depending on its status. The app will also announce its current status, when pressed.
3. At the bottom of the screen, you will notice to green txt items. The first displays the status of the app / caller id, and the second, displays a count of the number of messages read, since the app has been running that day.

Drive in the peace of mind, knowing that you will hear all your SMS messages.

Enjoy!

How to Download / Install

Download and install SMS Reader version 1.5 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.Speaker, download SMS Reader.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
1. SMS Message bug fixes for Android 4.04
Price update  Price changed from $1.26 to $1.25.
Price update  Price changed from $1.25 to $1.26.
More downloads  SMS Reader reached 100 - 500 downloads
More downloads  SMS Reader reached 10 - 50 downloads

What are users saying about SMS Reader

P70%
by P####:

Basic but does its job well.

R70%
by R####:

Doesn't work.

X70%
by X####:

Great app, really useful, thanks!


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