Shortcuts to most import numbers on home screen

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Shortcuts to most import numbers on home screen

I would like to have three contacts as shortcut icons on the home screen. One of these is 911. I cannot find out how to do this and I think its not possible.

First, can someone confirm this, that I cannot make such a shortcut?

Second, can someone tell me if it is coming on a future release or if apple has decided that this is not good form, why not? Its so straightforward to me.

Posted on Jul 21, 2008 10:19 AM

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gdgmacguy

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Jul 21, 2008 10:43 AM in response to thefu

thefu wrote:
I would like to have three contacts as shortcut icons on the home screen. One of these is 911. I cannot find out how to do this and I think its not possible.

First, can someone confirm this, that I cannot make such a shortcut?

It is not possible at this time.

Second, can someone tell me if it is coming on a future release or if apple has decided that this is not good form, why not? Its so straightforward to me.

No one here knows what Apple's plans are since we're all users just like yourself.

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Randy Fast

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Jul 21, 2008 10:48 AM in response to thefu

How often are you calling 911 to need a shortcut on the home screen?

You can add favorite contacts to the list in the phone. Then you just hit one button and it brings up a short list of your most used contacts all right there. Thats what I use, you can probably put 911 on there too.

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thefu Author

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Jul 21, 2008 12:05 PM in response to Randy Fast

How often do I call 911...uh, never, but when I am in distress, one less tap, slide, etc. is nice to have. Hence the reason all phones with traditional keypads have shortcut keys for frequently dialed phone numbers. It seems pretty logical to me.

How often do you call your wife/SO? Wouldnt it be nice to take out one or two taps?

How often does someone go to youtube? I have that on my home screen...cant even delete it...i would much rather have my wifes shortcut on there instead of youtube.

Without trying to be apologetic and come to apples defense, does it sound like a good idea anyone?

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Jul 21, 2008 12:18 PM in response to thefu

There's a web 2.0 app that does this. Just do a search for it.

Also, there's an app in the app store that kind of does it.

Both require 2 clicks, however. I think the Web 2.0 app can be configured to automatically dial.

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thefu Author

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Jul 21, 2008 12:47 PM in response to everettwolf

yep, found the site, its www.springlets.com and its pretty cool. Lets you do things for your home screen that make life much easier. Too bad this is not native to the phone itself...seems kinda weird to have to do a workaround for something so basic.

But, enjoy all.

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Jul 21, 2008 12:52 PM in response to thefu

I'm sure the developers of that web app and other developers are working on EXACTLY what you want, but they just haven't gotten it done yet, so you should periodically check back with the App Store. And I'm surprised. I looked for it on launch day, because I'm like you and don't want to click a bunch of times to get to my wife. Although, come to think of it, maybe SHE likes that it slows me down.... hehe So maybe the developers' wives put the kibosh on it!

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