Microsoft has been a top developer in the Android app market, and has come up with yet another innovative app in the field. Called the on{X}, the app is about automating your life. The app is available for free in the beta version, and will enable you to control and even extend the capabilities of the Android device by making use of a JavaScript API which will remotely program it. Read on for a detailed review.
This attempt of Microsoft to make task automation easier is surely instigating. The app works in combination with the on{X} website and a dedicated Android client. But, why do we need to use the on{X} website? The reason for that is the JavaScript API will compile and put action oriented rules into your Android device remotely, thus pushing your Android device to perform specific tasks automatically.
Each task which will be performed, will have the capability of utilizing a specific or multiple resources, and thus perform the assigned tasks effectively, but initiated only when certain pre-defined conditions are met. For example, you may set reminders for to-do tasks, get your daily horoscope, specify a variety of actions using the combination of a set location and a time frame, get notifications when the temperature rises above a certain level, and so on.
Each rule is called a recipe. With a clean web interface, you will be able to set all the underlying variables, even if you are not into coding. If you want, you may even share your recipe to the world if you think it is generic and will appeal to the masses. For this, all you need to do is publish your recipes on the website.
Let us look into some of the specifications of the on{X} app which include the following:
- Requires: Android 2.3.3 and up
- Size: 1.1 MB
- Price: Free
Thus, if you want to try something different in your Android device, then go ahead and download this app now. To download the app, click on the download link shown below. You may also visit the developer’s website by clicking here.
Download Link: on{X}
