app launchers
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App Directory: The Best App Launcher For iPhone
The iPhone doesn’t support app launchers in the same way as OS X, but that doesn’t mean app developers haven’t come up with clever workarounds. Case in point, our pick for the best launcher, Launch Center Pro lets you launch not only apps, but specific actions within apps.
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Use Automator To Launch Apps With Your Voice In Mavericks
Speaking to your computer hasn’t quite caught in the way 1970s science-fiction suggested it would, but it is possible. If you want to talk to your computer to launch apps, TUAW shows off how to do it in OS X Mavericks.
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Use iOS’ Notification Center As A Quick App Launcher
iOS still doesn’t have quick access to apps like certain Android launchers, but GigaOm notes that you can use the Notification Center to quickly access certain apps. Here’s how.
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SwipePad Is A Quick Launcher For Your Favourite Android Apps
Android: SwipePad for Android is a simple way to get to your frequently-used apps quickly, no matter what you’re doing.