SMS Reader

SMS Reader v1.2 – Does what it says! (Reads your SMS messages to you)

*** Caller ID coming soon in SMS Reader v1.3 ***

*** Please see installation details below ***

SMS Reader will automatically read all SMS messages, and the name of the person with whom they were sent.  Once activated, it listens out for any new messages, and reads them, allowing you to concentrate on other tasks, such as driving.

Question:  “You are driving down a country lane / motorway / highway and receive an SMS message, how do you listen to it safely, without comprising your driving?”

Answer: “Get SMS Reader to read it to you.”  

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:
This application relies on a Text-To-Speech library to provide the speaking functionality.  Once the app is installed, it will check for the presence of the library, and if not present, it will direct you 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 messages.  Some phone come with the library pre installed such as the Nexus S, and thus the application will start speaking immediuately.

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 texting you.  
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 text items.  The first displays the status of the app, and the second, displays a count of the number of messages read, since the app has been running that day.

What about updates?

At present this application will read your SMS messages, as and when they arrive.  However, there are lots of enhancements in the pipeline, which will transform this application into a must have app.  Why not start enjoying it today?

Also, if you have any suggestions to improve the app, or have any features that you feel will benefit other motorists, please send them to plattwareajp@gmail.com, and we will endeavour to implement them.  In addition, if for any strange reason the user interface does not display correctly on your phone, send us an email with the screen resolution, and we will correct it and send out an update ASAP.

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

Enjoy!