App Review

Snappy Camera App

Have you ever needed to take a quick photo of something, but found by the time you've closed your current app and opened the camera app its been too late?

If the answer is yes, then this app is for you, its called Snappy, and is currently available in Cydia for a small charge of $1;99, ( i'll keep you posted when a free version becomes available for you to try ).

To run Snappy your iphone must be jailbroken and running 3.x.x firmware.

Snappy basically gives you the ability to take photos from within any other app, without the need to close the current app first. It works on both your springboard and lockscreen. All you need to do to open the camera is tap and hold the status bar, the camera will then slide down into view, all within 1 to 2 seconds max.

There are 3 touch screen buttons available ;

a) Camera Icon

This will activate the shutter and take a still photo, no video as of yet

b) Gear Icon

This opens settings, toggle on or off both camera lockscreen access, and library lockscreen access

c) Photos Icon

This opens the camera roll, it doesn't give you access to all your other stored photos

Watch this video for a quick demonstration ;

Snappy also works in harmony alongside other apps that need to be accessed via the status bar such as SBSettings and qTweeter.

Overall I'm quite impressed with this app, ( its great for those impulsive pics ), it runs smoothly and opens very quickly, just as it says on the tin.

I'd rate this app 8/10